Lagos State High Court has ordered all parties to maintain the status quo in the dispute over the proposed installation of a new Onisemo of Lagos, pending further hearing in a suit challenging the selection process. The order followed an application by members of the Onisemo Chieftaincy Family, who are contesting moves to instal Lookman Oluwa, also known as Lookman Noah Fagbayi, as the Onisemo. The claimants are Olabiyi Kosoko, Mrs Hawawu Abiodun Teluwo (suing for themselves and on behalf of the Onisemo Chieftaincy Family of Lagos) and Mr Olusegun Gbolade. In an affidavit in support of the application, Kosoko, a princess and the first claimant, deposed that she is the Secretary of the Oshokeji Ruling House of the Onisemo Chieftaincy Family of Lagos. She alleged that in May 2025, the eighth defendant invaded the Onisemo Palace at 127/129 Enu-Owa Street, Lagos, and laid claim to the stool.

Source: The Guardian December 24, 2025 08:34 UTC