OGUNDARE, J.S.C. (Delivering the Leading Judgment): The main question calling for determination in this appeal is as to whether a registered declaration made under the provisions of the Chiefs Law Cap. 21 Laws of Oyo State, 1978 (still applicable in Osun State) when a particular chieftaincy came under Part 2 of the said Law still has force of law notwithstanding that the said chieftaincy has been reduced in status and now comes under Part 3 of the said Law.
The Odole Chieftaincy is a traditional and hereditary title in Ilesa in Osun State. The Chieftaincy, at one time, was under Part 2 of the Chiefs Law and was then a recognised chieftaincy. In 1975 a declaration was made and registered pursuant to section 4 of the law stating the customary law pertaining to the selection and appointment of holders of the chieftaincy. By legal notice OY. SLN 18 of 1978 entitled. The Recognised Chieftaincies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Order issued in 1978 by the Governor of Oyo State - Ilesa was then i…