The Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti on Thursday struck out the case levelled against the remanded All Progressives Congress APC, Chieftain and former chairman of the State Microcredit and Enterprise Development, Akogun Abayomi Olumide popularly known as Lustay, by Ekiti State Government.
Recall that Lustay, a strong supporter of Engr. Kayode Ojo, a 2026 APC governorship Aspirant in Ekiti State, was arrested by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) on January 1, 2026.
Lustay has consistently denied the allegations, describing them as trumped-up charges designed to silence him for refusing to abandon his political loyalty to 2026 governorship Aspirant in Ekiti State, Engr. Kayode Ojo.
The presiding, Justice Omotosho had on Wednesday expressed displeasure over the delay of the State government through its Counsel the case.
About ten days ago, he was hospitalised for diabetes after being remanded at the Ado-Ekiti Correctional Centre amid claims that he is being persecuted for his political stance.
Sources claimed that he was rushed to the prison clinic after his health deteriorated under what supporters described as harsh detention conditions for a diabetic patient.
During the Court proceedings, on January 26, 2026 the Counsel to the State Government, Oluwaseun Olasanmi told the Court that she was not with the documents necessary to proceed with her argument.
The Defendant’s Lawyer, Adedayo Adewunmi pleaded with the Judge to adjourn the Court pending the time the Counsel would provide the documents.
In his ruling, Justice Omotosho urged the Counsel to provide the necessary documents on time and adjourned the case to 4th February, 2026 for further hearing.
At resume hearing on February 4, another Counsel to the State Government, told the Court that he was also not with the documents necessary to proceed with his argument.
During the Court proceedings on Wednesday, the counsel said again that the document has not been officially transferred to his possession to enable him access and make necessary contacts.
The defendant’s lawyer, Adedayo Adewunmi argued that his client is undergoing treatment, hence the need for bail application.
The presiding judge, Justice Omotosho however expressed displeasure at the delay, urging the counsel to show seriousness in the case so that the court can move forward.
He thereby adjourned the case to February 5th, 2026 for further hearing.
At resume hearing on Thursday, Justice Omotosho struck out the case against Lustay.
In law, “struck out” (or “strike out”) refers to a court order that removes a claim, defense, or part of a legal document from the proceedings, effectively halting it, often before a full trial. It is a procedural action, usually due to a case being fatally flawed, improper, or an abuse of process.
It would be recalled that, some Loyalists of Engr. Kayode Ojo have continued to suffer unjust arrest, prosecution and Persecution by Oyebanji’s administration in the State on trumped up charges, the development, the Engr. Kayode Ojo Team EKO has continued to describe as barbaric, uncouth, uncivilised and unacceptable.