<p>M. E. OGUNDARE, J.S.C. (Delivering the Leading Judgment): Following a vacancy that occurred in the Elesa of Oke-Ode Chieftaincy in Ifelodun/Irepodun Kwara State, both the plaintiff and the 1st defendant, among .others, vied for succession, The plaintiff was nominated by his family, Ote-Olowu whilst the 1st defendant was nominated by his own family, Olayofe. Both names were submitted to the kingmakers of Oke-Ode known as Council of Iwereje. It is generally accepted by both sides that the council of kingmakers consists of seven chiefs of Oke-Ode but at all times relevant to this occasion, there were only three of them alive. The three living kingmakers met and considered the nominations of the plaintiff, 1st defendant and seven others and by a majority of two to one appointed the plaintiff. A dispute arose as to the eligibility of the plaintiff and this dispute was referred to the Ifelodun/Irepodun traditional council which looked into the issue and resolved that there were only four ru…</p>