{
  "id": 3724497,
  "title": "2027: Courts should not determine election winners – Falana",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/2027-courts-should-not-determine-election-winners-falana",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T11:01:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/27/2027-courts-should-not-determine-election-winners-falana/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has stated that Nigerian courts should refrain from determining election winners in the upcoming 2027 general elections. During an appearance on Arise Television's Sunrise Daily, Falana argued that involvement of the judiciary in Nigeria's democratic process must be limited, as it undermines citizens' choices. According to Falana, there is no indication that the Nigerian judiciary is equipped to address potential challenges that may arise during the elections scheduled for January and February next year.\n\nThe activist lawyer emphasized that courts should not allow technicalities to undermine the popular choices made by Nigerians. He expressed concern over the Osun State gubernatorial election, which, despite its shortcomings, saw the governor elected by the people. Falana stressed that no court should intervene using technicalities to mock the public's decision. He called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other stakeholders to ensure proper elections free of irregularities. Falana stated that the judiciary should be limited in its role within Nigeria's democratic process, and the media, INEC, and Nigerians must work together to prevent fake results from reaching the courts.",
  "summary": "Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, on Wednesday declared that courts should not be allowed to determine the winners of elections in Nigeria. Falana insisted that the involvement of the judiciary in Nigeria’s democratic process should be limited because it’s making a mockery of the citizen’s choices. Speaking on Arise Television’s Sunrise Daily, the activist lawyer noted that […] 2027: Courts…",
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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."
}