ODUYEMI, JCA (Delivering the Lead Ruling): By a notice of motion filed in the Registry of this court on 21/7/2003, The Peoples Democratic Party, sought for the following orders: “1. An order of extension of time within which the applicant mayapply for leave to appeal against the decision of the National Assembly Election Tribunal, Abuja in Petition No. ABJ/EPT/ 2/2003 delivered on the 27th day of June, 2003 as an interested party. 2. An order granting leave to the applicant to appeal against the said decision as an interested party. 3. An order deeming the notice of appeal filed by the applicant without the leave of this Honourable court on 18th July, 2003 as properly filed and served, the appropriate fees having been paid. ALTERNATIVELY 4. An order of extension of time within which the applicant may apply for leave to appeal against the decision of the National
Assembly Election Tribunal, Abuja in Petition No. ABJ/EPT/ 2/2003 delivered on the 27th day of June, 2003 as an intereste…