Group seeks ending gov, NASS election petitions at Court of Appeal
A judicial accountability panel recommends that governorship and National Assembly election petitions should terminate at the Court of Appeal, except in ex Read More: https://punchng.com/ijap-seeks-ending-gov-nass-election-petitions-at-court-of-appeal/
The Independent Judicial Accountability Panel has advocated for a two-tier system of election litigation for National Assembly and governorship elections, with appeals ending at the Court of Appeal, except in rare cases. The panel, chaired by retired Justice Mojeet Owoade, also urged the unbundling of the Chief Justice's office to prevent power concentration and enhance transparency.
They proposed a five-year ban on former INEC officials from engaging in partisan politics and suggested amending the Constitution to enable citizens to challenge Electoral Act and constitutional breaches in election proceedings.
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