<p>I. L. KUTIGI, J.S.C. (Delivering the Leading Judgment): The plaintiff&#x27;s claims against the defendants in the High Court are as follows: - </p><p> &quot;1. A declaration that the plaintiff was properly and validly installed and capped the Obi or Igwe of Achina in 1959 by the people of Achina and has since enjoyed and still enjoys the popular support of the majority of Achina people.</p><p> 2. A declaration that the recognition of the plaintiff as the traditional ruler of Achina by the Military Governor of Anambra State in 1977 was valid and the certificate of recognition issued to him in November 1977 proper and in accordance with law. </p><p> 3. A declaration that the withdrawal of the said plaintiff&#x27;s recognition by the 1st defendant which was made public by press notice issued by the 2nd defendant on the 26th of July, 1991, without giving the plaintiff a hearing constituted a serious violation of his constitutional rights and the principles of natural justice and is therefore null and void.</p><p> 4. A declaration …</p>