An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has adjourned the case of the remanded former Chairman of the Ekiti State Microcredit and Enterprise Development, Akogun Abayomi Olumide, popularly known as Lustay.
Lustay is being prosecuted over allegations bordering on conspiracy to commit robbery, armed robbery, attempted murder, unlawful possession of offensive weapons and malicious damage, filed against him by the Ekiti State Government.
Recall that Lustay was sacked by Governor Biodun Oyebanji in August 2025 over alleged gross misconduct and later arrested by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, RRS, on January 1, 2026.
He has consistently denied the allegations, describing them as trumped-up charges designed to silence him for refusing to abandon his political loyalty to a governorship aspirant in Ekiti State, Engr. Kayode Ojo.
About four days ago, Lustay was hospitalised 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.
During Monday’s proceedings, counsel to the Ekiti 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 matter 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.
Eze Chidiebere Paul
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