The High Court of Justice, Iyaganku, Ibadan, has adjourned hearing in a defamation suit filed by Satguru Maharaj Ji against Prophet Amos Ojo, popularly known as Elewuogbo, Mr. Oyeleye Oladele, and a publishing firm, Ee-nuel Global Information Limited, till July 7, 2025.
The suit, which came up for hearing on Thursday at Court 18, is centered on allegations of defamation of character against Satguru Maharaj Ji.
Presiding over the matter, Justice J.O.S. Oyediran recorded the appearances of the involved parties but noted the absence of the first defendant, Prophet Amos Ojo.
The judge expressed dissatisfaction with delays allegedly caused by the defendants and noted that the absence of the notice of service served on Ojo by the court bailiff had stalled the hearing.
“Although the court would have allowed arguments to proceed today,” Justice Oyediran stated, “the absence of proof of service on the first defendant necessitates an adjournment.
“The matter will now continue on July 7, when the Case Management Conference (CMC) will also be held,”
Outside the courtroom, counsel to Satguru Maharaj Ji, Barrister Olasehinde Obisesan, told reporters that the court bailiff will be remobilized to ensure proper service on the first defendant before the adjourned date.
He also confirmed that all necessary documentation, including proof of service, will be filed in preparation for the CMC.
Meanwhile, followers of Satguru Maharaj Ji have issued a public appeal to Prophet Amos Ojo, Mr. Oladele, and Ee-nuel Global Information Limited to “come forward and speak the truth to the world” regarding their alleged conspiracy, warning of the legal consequences of defamation.
In a related development, a separate criminal defamation suit filed by Satguru Maharaj Ji against Prophet Amos Ojo and Mr. Gbenga Dan Asabe is ongoing at Magistrate Court 7, Iyaganku, Ibadan. The next hearing in that matter is scheduled for July 31, 2025.