EMMANUEL AKOMAYE AGIM, J.S.C. (Delivering the Leading Judgment): On 5-6-2000, the 1st respondent herein as plaintiff led Suit No. B/457/2009 in the High Court of Edo State sitting at Ekpoma claiming for
a. "A declaration that the plaintiff herein is the legitimate successor to His Royal Highness, Isesele Ojiefo ii, Onojie of Ewu who joined his ancestors on 6th August, 1997 and he is, therefore, entitled to the rights, benefits and privileges attached to his office as Onojie of Ewu.
b. An order of perpetual injunction restraining the 1st defendant from further parading himself or allowing himself to be paraded in any manner whatsoever as the Onojie of Ewu.
c. An order of perpetual injunction restraining the 1st defendant from further laying claim in any manner whatsoever and however to the throne of Onojie of Ewu."
The appellant herein, 2nd and 3rd respondent led a statement of defence and along with 4th to 6th respondents herein jointly counter claimed for-
i. "A declaration that the 1st d…