{
  "id": 19188931,
  "title": "2027: CJN swears in tribunal judges, warns against political interference",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/2027-cjn-swears-in-tribunal-judges-warns-against-political",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T17:24:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/09/2027-cjn-swears-in-tribunal-judges-warns-against-political-interference/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chief Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun inaugurated Election Petition Tribunal judges in Abuja ahead of the 2027 general elections. Addressing the ceremony at the Body of Benchers Auditorium, she cautioned the judges against succumbing to political pressures or intimidation. Kekere-Ekun unveiled the second edition of the Judicial Electoral Manual and announced a specialized training workshop for the tribunal members. She emphasized the importance of adhering to constitutional and legal deadlines for handling election petitions, warning that any delays or insufficient case management would not be tolerated. The CJN called on lawyers, political parties, media organizations, and the public to refrain from misconduct, misuse of ex parte applications, and online activities that could influence pending cases or threaten judicial integrity. Kekere-Ekun specifically urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies, and legal practitioners to perform their duties responsibly. She assured the public that the judiciary would handle election disputes strictly according to the law and evidence presented in court. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, highlighted the tribunals' role in resolving political disagreements and maintaining public trust in the electoral process. He also highlighted the challenges arising from the increasing use of technology and digital misinformation, including the rise of deepfakes and false information. Amupitan stressed the need for the judiciary to be prepared to address emerging threats as they relate to election litigation. The inauguration and training program precede the expected handling of disputes arising from the 2027 general elections.",
  "summary": "The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has inaugurated members of the Election Petition Tribunals ahead of the 2027 general elections, urging them to resist political pressure and intimidation. She gave the warning on Monday during the inauguration ceremony at the Body of Benchers Auditorium in Abuja. The event also featured the unveiling of […] 2027: CJN swears in tribunal…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "2027: CJN swears in tribunal judges, warns against pressure",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/2027-cjn-swears-in-tribunal-judges-warns-against-pressure",
        "published": "2026-11-09T16:52:51.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}