OGUNBIYI, J.C.A.(Delivering the Lead Ruling): The motion on notice in this application is brought pursuant to sections 242(1) and 243(a) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Order 3 rule 3(3) of the Court of Appeal Rules, 2002 praying for the following orders:
"(a) extension of time within which to apply for leave to appeal and to appeal against the decision of the High Court of Enugu State;
(b) leave to appeal as interested persons against the judgment of High Court of Enugu State delivered on 11th August, 2003;
(c) leave to appeal against a judgment said to be made with the consent of the parties;
(d) extension of time within which to file notice and grounds of appeal.
And for such further and/or other order as to the court may seem fit."
The grounds of the application are contained in the attached schedule.
In support of the application is an affidavit of 19 paragraphs sworn to by Chief Geoffrey Ozueh and chief Afam Ogene, the 1st and 9th applicants respe…