WALA V. FRN

MOHAMMED BABA IDRIS, J.C.A. (Delivering the Lead Ruling): This is an application filed pursuant to Order 17 Rule 13 (1) of the Court of Appeal Rules 2011, and under the inherent jurisdiction of the Court for an order admitting the appellant/applicant to bail pending the hearing and determination of the appeal filed. 

The grounds, of the application are as follows:- 

"GROUNDS UPON WHICH THE APPLICATION IS BROUGHT: 

1. The Appellant/Applicant has of right appealed against the judgment delivered by Hon. Yusuf Halilu (J) of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on the 15th of April, 2019.

2. The Appellant/Applicant was sentenced to seven (7) years imprisonment for the offences of Management or Membership of unlawful society, Public Incitement and Criminal Defamation. 

3. The Record of Appeal was transmitted to this Honourable Court on the 8th of May, 2019. 

4. The Appellant filed his Brief of Argument on the 20th of June, 2019. 

5. The Appellant was on bail during his trial and did not jump bail…