By Dayo Johnson, Akure
The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure, Ondo State, has affirmed the appointment of Prof. Sunday Amuseghan as the Kalasuwe of Apoiland in Ese-Odo Local Government Area of the state.
The appellate court dismissed an appeal filed by Prince Joseph Orire David challenging the judgment of the Ondo State High Court, which upheld Amuseghan’s selection and appointment as the paramount ruler of the Ijaw people in the area.
Amuseghan, a retired Professor of English at Adekunle Ajasin University and a member of the Ebeli Idumu Ruling House, was appointed Kalasuwe of Apoiland and Oba of the Ijaws by the Ondo State Government in 2018.
Prince David, in Suit No. HOK/10/2018, filed through his counsel, Omolegbon Odusola, had challenged the appointment, claiming he had earlier been selected by a majority of the nine kingmakers and was awaiting approval by the State Executive Council.
