2027: 375 judges inaugurated for election petition tribunals
A total of 375 judges have been inaugurated by the President of the Court of Appeal to serve on the 2027 election petition tribunals. The judges are expected to handle disputes that will arise from the 2027 general elections, with 68 days remaining before the polls. The judges were inaugurated on Monday at the Body […] 2027: 375 judges inaugurated for election petition tribunals
In Nigeria, 375 judges have been sworn in to serve on election petition tribunals for the 2027 general elections. These judges are set to adjudicate disputes that may arise from the polls, which are 68 days away. The inauguration took place at the Body of Benchers Complex in Abuja on Monday. This move is in accordance with the 1999 Constitution and the Electoral Act 2026, which outline the role and timeline for establishment of such tribunals.
President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, emphasized the judiciary's commitment to constitutional democracy, the rule of law, and the integrity of Nigeria's electoral system. She highlighted that the exercise is more than a mere ceremonial event; it is an essential preparation for the judiciary's responsibility of resolving electoral disputes.
Dongban-Mensem urged the newly-appointed judges to uphold integrity and impartiality, acknowledging that their decisions will be under intense public scrutiny. She noted that the 375 judges were selected from various courts and judicial institutions across the country, with 138 having prior experience with election petition tribunals and the rest newly appointed.
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