ZELDA MARIA POKU V. ATTORNEY GENERAL, BERNARD KUFFOUR,INTERESTED PARTY
(2018) JELR 107459 (HC)
High Court
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GJ/1053/18
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10 Oct 2018
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Ghana
Coram
GIFTY AGYEI ADDO
Appearances
YVONNE ADOLE AUGUSTT, HOLDING THE BRIEF OF ISAAC EMMIL OSEI BONSU, FOR THE APPLICANT.
MODESTA LEGIBO (ASSISTANT-STATE ATTORNEY, (WITH HIM SAMUEL BAMPO-PARE, (STATE ATTORNEY)) FOR THE RESPONDENTS.
BAFFOUR GYAU BONSU AHYIA FOR THE INTERESTED PARTY.
Judgement
<p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>MOTION ON NOTICE FOR EXTENSION OF TIME WITHIN WHICH TO APPLY FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW FILED ON 10TH SEPTEMBER, 2018, PURSUANT TO ORDER 80 RULE 4 (I) OF C. I. 47. </p><p> </p><p>SUBMISSIONS OF APPLICANT COUNSEL. </p><p>We concede that we are out of time, per Order 55 Rule 3 (I) and (2) of C. I. 47. </p><p>However, Order 80 Rule 4 (I) of C. I. 47 permits the Court to extend the time within which the application for judicial review could be brought. </p><p>Our reasons for the lapse of time was occasioned by serious circumstances as deposed to in paragraphs 4 to 10 of our affidavit in support. </p><p>In support of our case is the Supreme Court decision of ESSILFIE V. ANAFI [1992] 2 GLR 667. </p><p>RESPONSE OF COUNSEL FOR THE RESPONDENT. </p><p>We are opposed to the instant application. The gravamen of our opposition is found in paragraphs 6 to 9 of the affidavit in opposition filed on 9th October, 2018. </p><p>Order 55 Rule 3 of C. I. 47 precludes the Applicant from coming to this Court for extension of time. This is because the judgemen…</p>