MOJEED ADEKUNLE OWOADE, J.C.A. (Delivering the Leading Judgment): This is an Appeal against the decision of Hon. Justice Pius. P. Idiong of Akwa Ibom State High Court, Ukanafun Judicial Division delivered on 19th March, 2012, whereby the action of the Appellant was dismissed.
The Appellant as Plaintiff issued a Writ of Summons against the Respondents as Defendants on 20th December, 2002 and subsequently on 1st August, 2003 filed his Statement of Claim. The Statement of Claim was later amended. The Appellant sought for the following reliefs:
1. An injunction restraining the 1st Defendant from parading himself as the village head of Usung Atiat Ubor.
2. An Order of injunction restraining the 1st Defendant from parading himself as the village head of Usung Atiat Ubor village in Oruk Anam Local Government Area.
3. An Order directing the 2nd to 3rd Defendants to recommend, process and issue Certificate of Recognition to the Plaintiff who had been duly selected by the family heads of the villag…