AFFIDAVIT IN SUPPORT OF MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO DEFEND

IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY

IN THE ABUJA JUDICIAL DIVISION

HOLDEN AT KUBWA

SUIT NO: FCT/AC/CV/89/07

MOTION _____________

BETWEEN

ALHAJI ABDUL BABANGIDA………………………………………….. PLAINTIFF/RESPONDENT

AND

• THE MINISTER OF FCT
• FEDERAL CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY…………DEFENDANTS/APPLICANTS

AFFIDAVIT IN SUPPORT OF MOTION

I, Eric Bassey, Male, Adult, Christian, Nigerian citizen of Suite B2, Bensima House, No. 3 Red Sea Close, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Way Maitama, Abuja.

• I am a legal practitioner in the law office of Pius Garba & Co.
• By virtue of my position, I am conversant with the facts of this case.
• I have the consent and authority of my employer to depose to this affidavit.
• I have been informed by Pius Eze Esq., the lawyer handling the case of the 2nd Defendant and believe him to be true as follows:
• The Court ordered the 2nd Defendant to file his defence.
• His (Pius Eze Esq) father has been seriously sick for long time which coincides with the time within which to file the 2 Defendant's defence. c. At that exact time his father - in - law so had an accident.
• These events necessitated his trips to attend to his ill father and father-in-law.
• That he wanted to file the said Statement of defence but due to the nature of sicknesses of these two important persons around him couldn't have done so.
• The said Statement of Defence is now ready for filing and has been shown to me and is hereby annexed as Exhibit ‗A'.
• The Plaintiff/Respondents will not be prejudiced by the grant of this application.
• It is in the interest of justice to grant this application.
• I depose to this affidavit in good faith and in accordance with Oath Act.

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DEPONENT

Sworn to at the High Court Registry Abuja

This…………………. day of…………………….. 2015.

BEFORE ME

………………………………………………. COMMISSIONER FOR OATHS Written Address in Support of Motion for Extension of Time to Defend

IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY

IN THE ABUJA JUDICIAL DIVISION

HOLDEN AT KUBWA