By Joe Adedeji, Ilorin
Justice Abiodun Adebara of Ilorin High Court has advised parties in the ‘Ile Arugbo’ case before him to go and explore all avenues of out-of-court settlement in the interest of peace and justice.
He gave the advice while addressing counsel and parties in the case when hearing in the matter came up on Wednesday.
There had been high dispute in the last two weeks between the government and the former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki over the demolition of ‘Ile Arugbo’ by the government.
Government claimed that the land on which Ile Arogbo was built was applied for by Asa Investment Limited believed to be owned by Late Olusola Saraki that was never paid for.
On his part, Bukola Saraki said they officially owned the land and that a Right of Occupancy (R of O) was issued to them. He later went to court challenging government’s action.
However, Adebara yesterday ordered that a notice of summons be pasted on the Police Headquarters board and state Commissioner of Police office for him to appear in court on the next hearing.
He thereafter adjourned the case to Jan. 24, for hearing of pending applications and interim injunction.
Earlier, Counsel to the claimant (Asa Investments), Abdulazeez Ibrahim, SAN, made an attempt for the court to give an interim order for another injunction.
Ibrahim argued that interim injunctions can be extended within seven days of making the order.
His words:” We are ready for settlement as advised and would make some approach.
“We are peace loving people so, we will explore all possible opportunities for settlement.” he said.
Also, counsel to the state government, Salman Jawando, SAN, said: ”we are ready if the parties involved show interest. Settlement will be in the interest of Kwara.”