ZIKPUITOR BESAVI GBEKLE & 4ORS V. ISRAEL SEGBE

RULING

On the 15/1/2024 I gave a ruling granting the application filed by the applicant for setting aside the Writ, Statement of Claim and Interlocutory Injunction and reserved the reasons which I proceed to give as follows:

On the 6/4/2024, the Plaintiffs/Respondents (herein after referred to as the Respondents) caused a writ to be issued out of this court against the Applicant herein for;

a. Declaration that the Defendant cannot constitute a committee(s) purposely to organize festive celebration events such as this Easter period.

b. An order from the Honourable Court to restrain the Defendant from upholding himself as Regent or Dufia (Chief) of Avuto.

c. An order to restrain the Defendant from acting in any capacity as the Dufia (Chief) or Regent of Avuto.

d. Costs.

The above Writ together with its Statement of Claim detailing the background of the case was served on the Applicant together with an Application for an order of Interim Injunction.

The Applicant upon being served with the above…