Appeal Court Reserves Status Quo In Okpella Kingship Crisis

The Court of Appeal, Benin Division, sitting in Benin City, Edo State, has granted an interim order staying the execution of the judgment of the Edo State High Court in

Lawyers advising on chieftaincy disputes or challenging High Court judgments in Edo State should note this interim order from the Court of Appeal, Benin Division, as it demonstrates the court's willingness to grant stays of execution to maintain status quo pending appeal, thereby temporarily nullifying the immediate enforceability of the lower court's decision.

Source: Original reporting via This Day Nigeria