The High Court sitting in Ilorin has once again reinforced its earlier position by extending the interim injunction that halted the celebration of Oro Day. The order, originally issued on November 24, 2025, has now been prolonged until December 22, 2025, pending the court’s final decision on the substantive suit.
As part of the extension, the court maintained its prohibition against the use of “Oro Kingdom” in the monarch’s seal, titles, honorary designations, chiefs’ titles, signposts, and in the names of communities within the Oro district. The directive aims to prevent any association with the disputed title while the case is still under judicial consideration.
During the resumed hearing on Tuesday, Justice M. Abdulgafar reaffirmed that Oba Joel Olaniyi Titiloye, the Oloro of Oro District, along with his agents, servants, and anyone acting on his behalf, must refrain from organizing or publicizing any activity related to Oro Day 2025. The judge specifically warned against publishing announcements on Facebook or any other social media platform before the court delivers its final ruling.
Justice Abdulgafar issued a strong caution that violating the court’s order would amount to contempt, carrying serious legal consequences.
In a related development, the court granted an application for substituted service on Oba Titiloye. The judge directed that court documents be pasted at the defendant’s residence, noting that such service would be deemed valid and sufficient under the law.