OGUNDARE, J.S.C. (Delivering the Leading Judgment): By a writ of summons issued on 8th September, 1986, the plaintiffs for themselves and on behalf of the Oladogba and Lala ruling houses of Ijimoba sued the defendants claiming:
"1. Declaration that Oladogba and Lala Ruling Houses are the only ruling houses entitled to the Baale of Ijimoba chieftaincy title.
2. Declaration that the directive of the Governor of Oyo State contained in letter reference No.CB. 141/32/50 of 28th May 1980, purporting to authorise an amendment of the Baale of Ijimoba Chieftaincy declaration of 1957 by the inclusion of Atoyebi as a third ruling house is ultra vires, unconstitutional, null and void and of no effect whatsoever.
3. Declaration that the purported amendment of the Baale of Ijimoba Chieftaincy declaration of 1957 by the Ejigbo Local Government Chieftaincy Committee sequel to the said Governor's directive is invalid, against the rules of natural justice, null and void and of no effect whatsoever.
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