The Appeal Court in Abuja voided provisions of the Electoral Act regarding party primaries and membership registers, declaring them unconstitutional. The court ruled that the National Assembly cannot impose restrictions on political parties, affirming their constitutional rights
Two Appeal Courts in Nigeria issued conflicting judgments regarding the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) powers and guidelines for the 2027 general elections, with one court upholding INEC's authority while the other struck down certain provisions of the Elector
The Appeal Court ruled that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) cannot dictate how political parties conduct their primaries, striking down specific sections of the Electoral Act 2026 that conflicted with the 1999 Constitution.
