Appeal Court upholds appointment of Kalasuwe of Apoiland

The Court of Appeal, sitting in Akure, Ondo State, has officially affirmed the appointment of Professor Sunday Amuseghan as the Kalasuwe of Apoiland. This judicial decision brings a conclusion to a legal dispute over the traditional leadership of the Apoiland community.

Professor Amuseghan's position as the Kalasuwe has been validated by the appellate court, which dismissed a challenge brought forth by Prince Joseph Orire David. Prince David had appealed a previous judgment from the Ondo State High Court concerning the rightful claimant to the traditional stool.

The appellate court's ruling means that the judgment of the Ondo State High Court stands, confirming Professor Amuseghan's legitimacy as the Kalasuwe of Apoiland. This outcome resolves the contention surrounding the traditional leadership within the Ese-Odo Local Government Area of the state.

The affirmation by the Court of Appeal provides legal certainty for the Apoiland community and its leadership structure. The dismissal of Prince David's appeal signifies the end of the legal challenge, solidifying Professor Amuseghan's role.