<p>GALINJE, J.C.A. (Delivering the Lead Ruling): The applicant herein brought this application by way of motion on notice pursuant to section 243(A) of the 1999 Constitution and Order 3 rule 4 of the Court of Appeal Rules, 2002. Although the document that is referred to as 1999 Constitution is strange, I presume that the applicant is referring to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999. </p><p> The applicant&#x27;s prayers as set out in his motion paper which is dated 11th November, 2004 read as follows: -</p><p> &quot;1. Enlarging the time within which the applicant may apply for leave to appeal from the ruling of Adeyinka J. sitting in the High Court of Lagos State dated 19/11/02.</p><p> 2. Granting leave to the applicant to appeal as a party interested in and aggrieved by the said ruling.</p><p> 3. An order extending the time within which the applicant&#x27;s notice of appeal annexed to the affidavit in support of this application can be filed.</p><p> 4. Such further or other order as the Honourable Court may deem f…</p>