MIKA’ILU JCA(Delivering the Lead Ruling): In this motion on notice, the applicants are praying this court for the following:-
Extension of time within which to seek leave to appeal against the ruling/judgment of Justice Mamman Kolo delivered on the 27th day of September, 1995 in suit No. FHC/J/M18/95.
Leave to appeal against the aforesaid ruling.
Extension of time within which to file notice of appeal against the aforesaid ruling.
Leave to appeal against order absolute made on the 9/11/2006 A by Hon. Justice Charles Archibong. And for such order or orders which the honourable court may deem fit to make in the circumstances.
In support of the motion, there is an affidavit of 6 paragraphs with five annextures marked as exhibitsA to E. In support of the motion, there is also a further and better affidavit of 4 paragraphs with two annextures marked as exhibit 7 and exhibit 7a.
In opposing this motion, a counter-affidavit of 21 paragraphs has been filed. It has six annextures marked as exhibit…