The Upper Area Court I in Ilorin, Kwara State, has dismissed a criminal complaint filed against popular Nollywood actress and businesswoman, Elizabeth Anjorin, also known as Lizzy Anjorin.
The legal battle involved Saheed Mosadoluwa (Ibile) and Harmony Gardens and Estate Development Limited, with both parties presenting strong arguments through their respective legal teams. While A. M. Abdulraheem represented the complainant, Anjorin was defended by a team of lawyers, including Prof. O. Y. Abdulhamid, I. M. Adedo, Taofeeq Olateju, and Abdullahi.
The Attorney General intervened in the matter and applied for the termination of the case. Presiding Judge Yunus Kayode granted the application, leading to the dismissal of both the original complaint, filed on February 26, 2025, and the counter-complaint, filed on March 11, 2025.
In his ruling on March 12, 2025, Justice Kayode stated, “Having listened to the submissions from both counsels and the Attorney General’s application to take over the case and terminate it, the direct complaint dated February 24, 2025, and the cross-complaint dated March 11, 2025, are hereby terminated, and the defendants are hereby discharged.”
In an interview, Anjorin described the legal battle as a “cross-sue,” explaining that both she and the complainant ended up as defendants. She clarified that the dispute stemmed from a land matter in Lagos, yet the complainant took the case to Ilorin.
“The case was about a land dispute, and it all happened in Lagos. However, the complainant filed a criminal suit against me in Ilorin, Kwara State. When I appeared, I presented my evidence and countersued. This led to both of us becoming defendants. The court summoned me based on his case, and I showed up. However, when we countersued and he was summoned, he failed to appear. When it was time for the court to proceed with our case against him, I chose to withdraw it,” Anjorin explained.
She expressed gratitude to her fans, legal team, and the Ilorin judicial system for the fair handling of the case.
