Falana Advocates Limited Judicial Role in Elections
On Wednesday, human rights lawyer Femi Falana declared that courts should not be permitted to determine the winners of elections in Nigeria. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Falana argued that the judiciary's involvement in the democratic process undermines the choices of citizens.
He expressed concerns about the judiciary's readiness to address potential challenges in the upcoming 2027 general elections, scheduled for January and February. Falana insisted that the judiciary should not exploit technicalities to invalidate the choices made by the electorate.
He highlighted the recent governorship election in Osun State as an example where the people's decision should stand without judicial interference. Falana urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other stakeholders to ensure the conduct of credible elections, free from irregularities, to limit the necessity for judicial intervention in electoral disputes.
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