PRINCE EYIMADE OJO & ORS. V. THE GOVERNOR OF OYO STATE & ORS.

NNAMANI, JSC (DELIVERING THE LEADING JUDGMENT): In this Suit which commenced in Oyo Judicial Division of the High Court of Oyo State, the plaintiffs claimed against the defendants the following reliefs:-

"1. Declaration that the 1956 Baale of Ilora Chieftaincy Declaration is the only valid declaration in respect of the Baale of Ilora chieftaincy and that the present kingmakers are the only persons entitled to select a Baale of Ilora-elect.

2. Declaration that the Secretary of Oyo South Local Government's Circular Letter reference No. OYLSG535/Vol.11/394 of 11th January 1982 appointing warrant kingmakers and inviting such appointees to consider a list of candidates for the purpose of filling the vacancy in the Baale of Ilora chieftaincy is improper, invalid and of no effect.

3. Declaration that the purported meeting of the warrant kingmakers held at Jobele on Wednesday, 13th January, 1982 and the selection of a candidate for the filling of Baale of Ilora chieftaincy is against the customs…