OGUNTADE JSC (Delivering the Lead Judgment): This appeal challenges the propriety of the order made by the Court of Appeal, Jos (hereinafter referred to as ‘the court below’) on 8 April 2009. The 1st respondent before this court, Senator Usman Albishir was the applicant before the court below where he sought three principal reliefs which read: “1. An order extending the time within which to seek leave to appeal against the ruling of Hon. JusticeAdamu Hobon of the Federal High Court, Maiduguri in suit No. FHC/MG/CS/08/ 07 between Senator Usman Albishir v. Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Anor. which said ruling was delivered on 21 February 2007.
An order granting leave to the appellant to appeal against the ruling of Hon. JusticeAdamu Hobon of the FederalHigh Court,
Maiduguri in suit No. FHC/MG/CS/08/07 between Senator A Usman Albishir v. Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Anor , which said ruling was delivered on 21 February 2007 An order …