A legal storm has engulfed the family of the late former Governor of Oyo State, Otunba Christopher Adebayo Alao‑Akala, following a motion filed by his first daughter, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Alao‑Aderinto. In a suit filed at the Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan (Motion No. I/443/2024, presided over by Justice Taiwo), Alao‑Aderinto is requesting a court-ordered DNA test on seven individuals currently claiming to be the biological children of the deceased governor. Additionally, she is seeking the exhumation of Alao‑Akala’s body to facilitate the verification process.
According to documents obtained, Mrs. Alao‑Aderinto argues that unresolved questions surrounding the identities of her alleged siblings necessitate genetic testing to ensure rightful inheritance and family recognition. By requesting exhumation, she aims to obtain DNA material from the former governor for accurate comparison.
This dispute follows an earlier confrontation over estate management, where Kemi Alao‑Akala (the late governor’s wife) and Olamide Alabi were summoned for allegedly securing a Letter of Administration without adequate consent from all biological heirs. The daughter asserts that the estate was being distributed improperly and intends to use DNA evidence to establish lineage conclusively.
🔎 Background Context & Key Details:
- *Litigation Origin (2022–2023):* Court documents filed by Mrs. Alao‑Aderinto’s lawyer, Dipo Olasope SAN, reveal that Kemi Alao‑Akala obtained estate administration rights in October 2022, excluding the first daughter.
- *Legal Summons:* An Oyo High Court issued a writ against the late governor’s wife and co-administer, demanding they respond within 30 days.
- *Claimant’s Argument:* The motion seeks court intervention to declare the Letter of Administration void, halt illicit estate distribution, and mandate DNA verification (including body exhumation) to determine legitimate heirs.
The suit also requests injunctive relief to bar Kemi Alao‑Akala, Olamide Alabi, and others from selling or disposing of any assets related to Alao‑Akala’s estate until lineage has been definitively established [1] [3] .
⚖️ Implications & Next Steps:
- *DNA-Confirmed Heritage:* If approved by the court, DNA testing could significantly influence inheritance claims and estate administration.
- *Estate Distribution Freeze:* The injunction may freeze all estate transactions, safeguarding assets while legitimacy is in question.
- *Legal and Social Repercussions:* This case not only reflects internal family discord but may also set a legal precedent concerning inheritance and exhumation in Nigeria.
This legal saga draws attention to critical issues around family inheritance, estate authenticity, and Nigerian inheritance law. Follow for updates on court rulings, legal developments, and broader implications for estate management across Nigeria.
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