<p>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:</p><p> &quot;(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;</p><p> (b) leave to appeal as interested persons against the judgment of High Court of Enugu State delivered on 11th August, 2003;</p><p> (c) leave to appeal against a judgment said to be made with the consent of the parties;</p><p> (d) extension of time within which to file notice and grounds of appeal.</p><p> And for such further and/or other order as to the court may seem fit.&quot;</p><p> The grounds of the application are contained in the attached schedule.</p><p> 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…</p>