“…it is our view that the definition of a chief in the Interpretation Ordinance, Cap.89 already referred to, covers a natural ruler. The essence of a natural ruler to our mind is that his “authority and control” be recognised by the men in his community over whom he is accepted as a “ruler”.”

Per ADETOKUNBO ADEGBOYEGA ADEMOLA, JSC in ENWEZOR V. ONYEJEKWE (1964) LCER-289(SC) (Pp 8 – 8 Paras C – D) #