Defamation Suit: Ibadan-Based Cleric To Pay Satguru Maharaj Ji Default Fees Before October 20
•By Admin
ABUJA – THE High Court Of Justice, Iyaganku,Ibadan has adjourned the hearing of a defamation of character suit filed against prophet Amos Ojo, a.k.a Elewuogbo, Mr. Oyeleye Oladele and his publishing firm, Ee-nuel global information limited for alleged defamation of Satguru Maharaj Ji till 20th October, 2025.
At the hearing of the case which came up at high court court 18 on Monday, the presiding judge, justice J.O.S Oyediran, noted that upon the resumption of the case on the Adjourned date, Case Management Conference, CMC, will be observed.
At the court today, the plaintiff, Satguru Maharaj Ji was represented by Barrister Olasehinde Obisesan; the first defendant, Amos Ojo was represented by Barrister Akinfala, while the second and third defendants were represented by Barrister Ogunjobi.
While addressing the court, the first defendant lawyer, Barrister Akinfala said his client, Amos Ojo ought to have paid default fees for failing to respond to a notice served on them on time, and promised the court that the default fees will be paid before the next sitting of the court.
Addressing journalists after the court sitting, Satguru Maharaj Ji’s counsel, Barrister Olasehinde Obisesan, stated that the first defendant lawyer has filed a motion to regularize their outdated statement of defence, but noted that his client will only respond after they have cleared the default fees as acknowledged by the court.
As at the time of filing this report, a separate criminal hearing of the Defamation of character suit filed by Satguru Maharaji Ji against prophet Amos Ojo, a.k.a Elewuogbo and Mr. Gbenga Dan Asabe is ongoing at the Magistrate Court 7, sitting at Iyaganku in Ibadan with the next hearing of the case slated for 31st of July, 2025.