Court of Appeal Appoints 375 Judges for 2027 Elections

On November 9, the Court of Appeal inaugurated 375 judges for election petition tribunals across Nigeria in preparation for the 2027 general elections, which are 68 days away. The inauguration took place at the Body of Benchers Complex in Abuja, led by President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem.

The tribunals will address petitions related to elections for the National and State Houses of Assembly and governorship elections, as stipulated by the 1999 Constitution. Dongban-Mensem emphasized the judiciary's crucial role in maintaining constitutional democracy and public confidence in electoral outcomes.

She noted that the credibility of democracy relies on both the conduct of elections and the existence of impartial judicial mechanisms for resolving disputes. Among the 375 judges, 138 are returning members with prior tribunal experience, while 237 are newly nominated.

This diverse composition aims to enhance the effectiveness of the electoral dispute resolution process.