EXTENSION OF TIME TO APPEAL: Whether in an application for extension of time within which to appeal; the length of delay in bringing the application is material 

"In considering an application for extension of time within which to appeal the length of delay in bringing the application is usually immaterial so long as a substantial reason justifying the delay is proffered and a satisfaction of the second condition by showing that the grounds of appeal discloses an arguable issue. Therefore, it is not necessary at this stage to prove that at the hearing of the appeal the issue will succeed, See Yesufu v. Co-operative Bank Ltd,

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