RAPHAEL IFIOK SUNDAY V. THE STATE

JOSEPH TINE TUR, J.C.A (Delivering the Leading Judgment): On the 19th day of November, 2007 the High Court of Justice Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria holden at Uyo, presided over by Stephen Okon J., convicted and sentenced the appellant to death for murdering his late father Norbert Sunday contrary to Section 519(1) of the Criminal Code of Akwa Ibom State. Being aggrieved the appellant filed a Notice of Appeal against the decision on 26th day of November, 2007 on the ground that the verdict is unreasonable and cannot be supported having regard to the evidence. On 10th December, 2009 learned counsel applied and leave was granted him on 26th April, 2010 to file three additional grounds. The additional grounds were deemed properly filed and served on the Respondent. On 4th July, 2010 the appellant further sought and was granted extension of time to file a brief of argument. Leave was granted on 19th October, 2010. On 29th February, 2012 time was on application, extended for the respondent to …