The court adjourned the matter until June 23 to continue the trial.
He warned that projects alone could not guarantee development.
Justice Nyako, who appreciated Mr Okolie’s efforts in instituting the suit, said the application failed to succeed.
Mr Okolie, who appeared for himself, informed the court that the matter was scheduled for hearing.
The Falanas are demanding N500 million each — totalling N1 billion — in damages from the defendant.
The lawyer described the police narrative as “laughable, embarrassing and ridiculous.”
“My message to the government is for these people to know that a government exists through welfare initiatives,” Ozekhome.
Mr Fatola described the alleged move by the Oyo State government to review the apex court pronouncement on LG autonomy as laughable.
Mr Falana said the CBN circulars would not solve the forex crisis facing Nigeria.
On Thursday, ECOWAS directed the deployment of standby military troops to restore constitutional order in the country.
