T. O. ELIAS, C.J.N. (Delivering the Leading Judgment): This is an appeal from the judgment of Adesiyun, J., in suit No. KWS/2/1971 in which the plaintiffs in their capacity as senior Ijagbo traditional heads responsible for the traditional appointment of the Bara of Ijagbo otherwise known as the village head of Ijagbo for themselves, jointly and severally and as the lawful customary representatives of Ijagbo, claimed against the defendants as follows:
"1. As against the 1st, 2nd and 3rd defendants that the approval and selection of the Bara was not made according to Ijagbo native law and custom because of irregularities and omissions in the appointment and that it is also ultra vires on the part of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd defendants to install the 4th defendant as the Bara.
2. A declaration that the appointment of Alhaji Raji Fawomola Olanrewaju as Bara was irregular, fraudulent and against the popular agelong traditional process of Ijagbo people in appointing Bara.
3. A declaration that…