ABUBAKAR JEGA ABDUL-KADIR, J.C.A.: (Delivering the leading Ruling): By a Motion on Notice dated 11th January 2010 and filed on 20th January 2010, the 2nd to 176th Respondents sought for the following orders:-
1. An Order enlarging the time within which the 2nd to 176th Respondents/Cross Appellants/Applicants can seek leave to cross appeal against a part of the decision of the lower Tribunal dated 14th day of November, 2008.
2. An Order enlarging the time within which the 2nd to 176th Respondents/Applicants can cross appeal against part of the Judgment of the lower Tribunal in this Petition dated 14th November 2008.
3. An Order granting the 2nd to 176th Respondents/Applicants leave to cross-appeal against part of the said judgment of the lower Tribunal dated 14th November, 2008 dismissing the objection to the Jurisdiction of the lower Tribunal to entertain this petition for being incompetent and for being presented outside the statutory period.
4. An Order deeming the 2nd to 176th Resp…