PAUL OBI ELECHI, J.C.A. (Delivering the Leading Judgment): This is an Appeal against the interlocutory Ruling of the Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting at High Court 2, Eket delivered on the 31st day of July, 2012 by his Lordship Hon Justice Ekerete A. Ebienyie whereby the names of the 1st and 3rd Respondent who were Defendants at the Lower Court were struck out.
FACTS OF THE CASE
The Appellant was appointed Chairman of a Labour Committee by Chiefs that make up what is called Edo group of villages to represent the interest of the Community by liaising with Companies operating in their domain for slots, employment opportunities meant for the Community, a function earlier on undertaken by the 2nd Respondent. The expression of interest was done through an irrevocable power of Attorney and was to last till August, 2013.
The 1st and 3rd Respondents who had earlier had dealings with the 2nd Respondent in that regard despite the change of position made known to them to continue to deal with the…