From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar
A High Court sitting in Calabar has fixed the 11th of June 2024 to rule on the interlocutory application by claimants in the renewed battle for the throne of the Obong of Calabar.
The court presided over by Justice Elias Abua adopted the interlocutory application from the claimants before adjourning for judgment.
The claimants in the suit which is marked HC/278/2023 comprises Etubom Essien Ekpenyong Efiok, Etubom Okon Asuquo and Etubom Micah Archibong are seeking restraining orders to prevent certain persons from harassing and intimidating claimants.
They are also seeking orders restraining the Obong from exercising his powers and parading himself as such.
Counsel to the claimants Eric Ifere told the court that the orders are imperative as without it, the case will become a mere academic exercise, saying the Court has a legal obligation to do so.
The defendants comprising Etubom Abasi Otu, Etubom Edem Offiong Effiwat, Edem Ita Essien Ededem, Government of Cross River State and Attorney General of Cross River State however urged the court to dismiss the application.
Counsel to the Ist to the 3rd defendant Mark Tambe told the court that the application was improper and urged the court to dismiss it.
On his part, counsel to the 4th to the 5th defendants Barrister Ikonna also aligned with the submission of the counsel to the 1st to 3rd defendant and urged the court to dismiss the application.