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General News of Wednesday, 25 October 2023

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Court sacks Redeemed Pastor Ghandi as Soun of Ogbomoso, orders fresh selection process

Pastor Ghandi Olaoye Pastor Ghandi Olaoye

Redeemed Pastor Ghandi Olaoye, has been sacked as the new Soun of Ogbomoso, by the Oyo State High Court on Wednesday, October 25.

In September, the Oyo state Government announced Pastor Ghandi Olaoye as the new Soun and made him king on 8th September 2023.

Prior to his installation, one of the contestants, Kabir Laoye sued Ghandi Olaoye, stating that the pastor was not eligible to take Soun’s position.

The court ordered that the Oyo State government must not appoint anyone to the position, until after its judgement.

Following the ruling, the court upturned the appointment.