Uyo — Ruling in the lingering $40 billion suit between inventor of the anti-corrosive special paint and founder of Comandclem Nigeria Ltd, King Clement J. Uwenedimo and Mobil Producing Nigeria (MPN) Unlimited, earlier fixed for yesterday has been adjourned till July 22, 2008.

Uwenedimmo had in Year 2000, dragged MPN to court demanding $40 billion as compensation for defaulting in an agreement entered upon for the use of the special paint for its operations at Qua Ibom Terminus (QIT).

When the case came up yesterday in Federal High Court, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, the Presiding Judge, Justice I.I. Ejiofor, told the court that the ruling was not ready, hence it has to be shifted to July 22.

Lawyers to the plaintiff, Ene Uwagy and Chris Mustapha Nwaokobia, told THISDAY that they were not surprised about the adjournment, because the Judge and other stakeholders are taking their time to ensure whatever is done does not become irregular at the end, but in accordance with the law.

At a solidarity rally after the court sitting yesterday, Uwenedimo urged his supporters to be patient, coherent and exhibit the attitude of love towards one another, so that no outsider will attempt to divide them in the struggle.

He expressed gratitude to Emirs and Obas and other traditional rulers across the country for their support.

As early as 7.30 a.m., the court premises along Ikot Ekpene Road in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, was jampacked.

Supporters of Comandclem arrived the court with over 35 buses full of people drawn from the six geo-political zones, in anticipation that judgment will be in their favour.

Meanwhile, Mobil team has met with Pro-NACO chieftains, led by Chief Anthony Enahoro, to brief them on the facts of the case and its desire to follow judicial process diligently.

Mobil recalled that the Supreme Court did not give judgment in relation to remedies but on the need to hear the substantive matter, which is currently in the Federal High Court, Uyo.