ADEREMI, JCA (Delivering the Lead Judgment): It is necessary to go into the historical background of this case in order to have a full understanding of the entire case. The Salawa Chieftaincy family made up of the appellants and the first set of respondents made an application to the Lagos State A Government requesting it to make a Chieftaincy Declaration that would regulate succession to the Salawa Chieftaincy Stool, a recognised chieftaincy title under Part III of the Oba and Chiefs of Lagos State Law, 1981. Necessary steps were taken towards the accomplishment of the request. A Chieftaincy Declaration Draft was thus approved and registered by the government which made provision for four (4) Ruling Houses viz: (1) Rokosu Ruling House, Okoya Salawe Ruling House, (3) Agbaje Salawe Ruling House and (4) Oke Salawe Ruling House . The government following a spate of claims and counter-claims from rival claimants to the Salawe Chieftaincy Stool referred the matter to the Judicial…
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(1999) JELR 53719 (CA)
Court of Appeal 8 Jul 1999 Nigeria
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BriefBot Summary
- The case involves a dispute over the succession to the Salawe Chieftaincy Stool in Lagos State. - The Salawa Chieftaincy family made an application to the Lagos State Government for a Chieftaincy Declaration to regulate succession. - A Ch
Case Details
Suit Number:CA/L/361/97
Judges:GEORGE ADESOLA OGUNTADE, JCA (Presided) SULEIMAN GALADIMA, JCA PIUS OLAYIWOLA ADEREMI, JCA (Read the Lead Judgment)
Counsel:Mr. S. A. Bashua, Esq. - for the Appellants.
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Mr. L.B. Lawal-Akapo - for the 1st - 4th Respondents.
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5th and 6th Respondents though served failed to appeal and were not represented by counsel.
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