S. M. A. BELGORE, J.S.C. (Delivering the Leading Judgment): This appeal came up as a result of actions consolidated for hearing from the High Court of Plateau State. The claims concern the Plateau State Local Government Legal Notice No.7 of 1978 on District Headship of Kerang in Mangu Traditional Council. The aforesaid Legal Notice No.7 modified the process of selecting the District Head of Kerang. The Notice provides, inter alia as follows:
"1. The District Head of Kerang shall continue to be chosen by the traditional selectors from any of the adult male families of Pulukum, Kohop, Guwen and Kohop Paug.
2. The traditional selectors shall be persons holding the following offices, namely:
(a) Madaki;
(b) Galadima;
(c) Sarkin Tsati;
(d) Baraya;
(ej Mishkahan Dikibin."
The Notice was issued in accordance with section 72(3) (c) of Plateau State Local Government Edict 1976. The present appellants who were plaintiffs in the trial court and appellants in the Court of Appeal claimed as follow…