IWUORIE IHEANACHO V MATHIAS CHIGERE

Issue:

In this case which has to do with family status and the custody of Ofo (traditional staff), the Respondents were the Plaintiffs at the High Court. Orlu, Imo State wherein they claimed certain reliefs relating to the headship ("diokwara") of lmeowerre, Isu Njaba in the then Nkwerre/Isu Local Government Area of Imo State while the Appellants were the defendants. After due trial upon the exchange of pleadings, the learned trial Judge, Oyudo J. entered judgment in favour of the Respondents who appealed to the court below which dismissed their appeal. They have now further appealed to the Supreme Court with leave.