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Court to rule on challenge to INEC’s power to review election results

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Summary

The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed 8 December to decide a suit challenging a provision of the Electoral Act 2026 that allows INEC to review some election results.

Highlights

  • The suit challenges section 65(b) of the Electoral Act 2026, which allows INEC to review results declared by returning officers in certain circumstances.
  • The plaintiffs want the court to strike down the provision, arguing that it is unconstitutional.
  • Justice Muhammad Umar fixed the judgment date after the parties adopted their filings and presented final arguments.
  • The case was filed by the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts and its director, Sam Amadi.
  • The defendants include the Attorney-General of the Federation, the National Assembly, INEC and Nigeria’s 22 registered political parties.

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