OGUNBIYI, J.C.A. (Delivering the Leading Judgment): The motion on notice in this matter is dated and filed on the 15th July, 2003 and also brought pursuant to the following provisions:
1. Sections 242 (1) and 243(a) of the 1999 Constitution.
2. Section 25(4) of the Court of Appeal Act.
3. Order 3 Rules 3 and 4(1) of the Court of Appeal Rules and
4. Inherent jurisdiction of the Court.
The initial application sought and prayed for 13 orders but same, consequent to a withdrawal and striking out of prayers 1 and 2 on the 12th May, 2004, were reduced to 11.
The application is supported by 39 paragraphs affidavit filed on the said 15th July, a further affidavit filed on the 24th July, both 2003 and also a 2nd further affidavit filed on the 23rd February, 2004. The respondents on their part filed a 9 paragraph counter-affidavit on the 14th April, 2004, whilst the applicant filed a reply to the counter-affidavit on the 24th May, 2004.
Pursuant to the order made by this court on the 12th May…