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PETER OLABISI IGE, J.C.A. (Delivering the Leading Judgment): This is an interlocutory appeal against the ruling of the High Court of Justice plateau State sitting at Jos delivered on 21st day of July 2010.
It is apposite to state in brief the facts relevant to the determination of the issues raised for determination in this appeal. The Appellants as plaintiffs at the lower court sought for declaration and injunctive reliefs against the Respondents as Defendants as follows:-
"A. A DECLARATION that it is against the custom and tradition of Naf Ma'Alan ruling house of Mandung Village to conduct another election or selection process for a new Galadiman Daffo and Head, Mandung during the lifetime of the occupant of the office.
B. A DECLARATION that Sunday Akun remains the substantive Galadiman Daffo and Head Mandung Village having been so selected by consensus and in keeping with traditional due process since 6th January, 1999.
C. A DECLARATION that the plans, preparations, invitation and…