Lagos LG chair’s N50m defamation suit refered to ADR

Justice Adewale Musiliu of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja has referred a N50m defamation suit involving Kosofe Local Government Chairman, Moyosore Ogunlewe, to the Lagos Multi-Door Courthouse for possible settlement.

The judge made the referral at the first hearing of the matter on April 14, 2026, describing the case as straightforward and one that should be resolved amicably, particularly as it involves a public figure.

“This is a straightforward matter. Your client is a public figure, and this matter should have been settled out of court,” the judge said.

When the case was called, counsel to the claimant, Kolawole Salami, told the court that the matter was coming up for the first time and that the defendant had served a statement of defence, adding that the claimant had filed a reply, though out of time, and served it on the defence on the morning of the proceedings.

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