IN RE ALHAJI KABIRU RUFAI V. LEO ATTAH EKPO OTU

MAHMUD MOHAMMED, J.C.A. (Delivering the Lead Ruling): The applicant Alhaji Kabiru Rufai filed a motion on notice in this court on 30th April, 1992 seeking the following reliefs:

(i) An Order extending the time within which to appeal against the judgment of Sotuminu J. dated 17th May, 1991.

(ii) An Order suspending the order of Sotuminu, J. dated 17th May 1991 setting aside the judgment of that court dated 10th October, 1988.

(iii) An Order suspending the ancillary Orders contained in the Judgment of Sotuminu J. dated 17th May, 1991.

(iv) Suspending the order setting aside the order dated 29th January, 1990 granting leave to sell the immovable property of the defendant/respondent.

(v) An Order of stay of further proceedings of the following suits:-

(a) Suit No. ID/1002/87 between ACB Ltd. v. L.A Ekpo Otu.

(b) Suit No. ID/2455/90 between L.A. Ekpo Otu v. ACB. Ltd. and Ors.

(vi) An order of departure from the Rules of this Honourable Court so that the appeal can be heard on the documen…