P. O. ADEREMI, J.S.C (Delivering the Leading Judgment): On Thursday, 14th of June, 2007, I delivered my judgment in the open court in this matter sequel to taking the addresses of the respective counsel representing the parties in this appeal and I did say that I would give my reasons for the judgment today. I now proceed to give my reasons.
I start by saying that the appeal here is against the judgment of the Court of Appeal (Enugu Division) delivered on the 22nd of May, 2007 dismissing the appeal of the appellant herein against the judgment of the Federal High Court, Enugu Division delivered on the 30th of March, 2007 in Suit No. FHC/EN/CS/27/2007: Peter Obi v. Independent National Electoral Commission in which the trial court declined jurisdiction to adjudicate in the matter placed before it. Suffice it to say that by Originating Summons dated 12th of February, 2007 and filed the same date, the appellant, who was the plaintiff before that court had claimed for the determination of …