The facts as presented by the Plaintiffs is that they are victims of marginalization, injustice perpetrated by crude oil exploration/mining, crude oil spills, gas flaring, environmental degradation, apparent destruction of communal fishing water and land, and unlawful take-over of communal and land resources. They relied on Articles 1, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24 of the African Charter in which they claim that their economic, social and cultural rights, and the right to self-determination have been violated by the Defendants. On the Plaintiffs standing to institute this action a careful perusal of the facts shows that the Plaintiffs claims are in two parts. On one part the Plaintiffs allege personal injuries/violations of their rights by the Defendant while on the other part they allege violation of the rights of the peoples of Niger Delta. The Plaintiffs action are first for themselves and secondly on behalf of the people of Niger Delta. To properly address the issue of Plaintiffs standing these two prongs will be addressed separately. The term locus standi connotes the interest a party has in the subject matter of litigation before a Court .Generally to be granted audience by a Court, a party must prove sufficient interest in the subject matter. There is however the exception here in cases of action popularis where by duly constituted NGOS and public spirited individuals are given access without the requirement of personal interest. As regards the allegation of personal injuries caused the Plaintiffs due to crude oil spills, gas flaring, environmental degradation and pollution of communal fishing 14