Court Strikes Out Assault Charge Against Ondo Commissioner

Court Strikes Out Assault Charge Against Ondo Commissioner

An Akure Magistrate’s Court in Ondo State has struck out an assault charge filed against the Ondo State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Dr. Seun Osamaye.

The case, which stemmed from an alleged assault on Chief Magistrate, Temitope Alphonso, was said to have occurred in the presence of staff of the Ministry of Women Affairs over issues relating to the custody of a vulnerable child.

When the matter came up for hearing on Friday, counsel to the prosecution, Barrister A.V. Ajayi, informed the court that both parties had reached an amicable settlement and consequently applied for the withdrawal of the case.

Ajayi told the court that the complainant and the defendant had agreed to resolve the matter out of court and urged the magistrate to strike out the charge.

Counsel to the defendant, Barrister A.K. Adewusi, also appealed to the court to grant the application for withdrawal.

In his ruling, the presiding magistrate, Damilola Sekoni, struck out the case following confirmation that the parties had settled the dispute.

Dr. Osamaye was initially arraigned before the Akure Magistrate’s Court on December 30, 2025, over the alleged assault on Mrs. Alphonso, in a matter that generated public attention due to the officials involved and the circumstances surrounding the custody dispute.