The 14th respondent had sued the applicant over the appointment of the applicant as Emir of Suleja. The High court granted the prayers of the 14th respondent and nullified the appointment of the applicant. The applicant and the Niger state Government appealed.

The court dismissed the appeal.

However, there was the issue of the validity of the new chiefs Appointment and deposition Amendment law made by the Niger state Government which was contentious and the applicant proceeded to the Supreme Court over this issue and also applied for a stay along with a restraining order over the Niger State Government to prevent it from appointing any person to fill the stool until the Supreme court decided on the matter. The orders were granted by the court of Appeal.

But In disregard of the orders, the Niger state Government appointed the 14th respondent as Emir. The present application is to restrain the 14th respondent from carrying out the functions of the office.