Election Petition

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Elections And the Rule of Law: Strengthening Compliance in Nigeria’s Electoral Process Under the Proposed Electoral Act 2026

The proposed Electoral Act 2026 introduces far-reaching reforms to strengthen electoral transparency, accountability, and compliance with the rule of law. By enhancing electoral administration, promoting internal party democracy, improving electoral justice, and expanding inclusivity, the Act seeks to reinforce public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections.

O. M. Atoyebi, SAN FCIArb.(U.K)
June 29, 2026

Election, Election electronic Transmission, Election Petition, Election Transmission

Electronic Transmission and Electoral Integrity: Examining the Legal Debates in the Electoral Act, 2026

Electronic transmission of election results has emerged as one of the most contentious reforms in Nigeria’s evolving democratic framework. Section 60(3) of the Electoral Act, 2026 mandates the electronic transmission of polling unit results to INEC’s IReV portal yet retains the physical Form EC8A as the primary basis for collation and declaration

O. M. Atoyebi, SAN FCIArb.(U.K)
March 16, 2026

Election, Election Petition

AN EXAMINATION OF THE EXEGESIS OF COMPUTATION OF TIME IN PRE-ELECTION AND ELECTION MATTERS IN NIGERIA

In the final analysis, as it has been noted earlier, the computation of time in pre-election and election matters is not a mere technical ritual; it is the lifeblood of electoral adjudication in Nigeria. The courts, over time, have drawn an unambiguous line between procedural flexibility and constitutional certainty, consistently affirming that timelines in electoral disputes are jurisdictional, mandatory, and self-executing.

O. M. Atoyebi, SAN FCIArb.(U.K)
November 4, 2025

Election, Election Petition

The Originating Summons Conundrum: Procedural Efficiency Versus Substantive Justice in Nigerian Pre-Election Litigation

The mandatory imposition of the Originating Summons procedure for all pre-election matters creates an unsustainable tension within Nigerian law. It places litigants and judges in an impossible position, forcing square pegs of complex factual disputes into the round hole of a summary procedure.

O. M. Atoyebi, SAN FCIArb.(U.K)
October 20, 2025

Election, Election Petition, INEC

The Conduct of Election Petition: Courts and Tribunals Vested with Jurisdiction to Hear Election Matters in Nigeria

Due to the special nature of election petitions, the Constitution made special provisions for its commencement, conduct, and conclusion within very precise timelines. The essence of this rapid quick timeline and time boundaries is to ensure a mandatory resolution of issues and final determination of election matters and results so as to leave no room for chaos or uncertainty in the political landscape of a state or the country at large.

O. M. Atoyebi, SAN FCIArb.(U.K)
April 23, 2025

Election, Election Petition, INEC

The Nature of Admissibility of Documentary Evidence in Election Petitions: An Overview

Election petitions are crucial to Nigeria’s democracy, enabling candidates and parties to challenge results over suspected irregularities. Their success hinges on the quality and admissibility of evidence, with documentary proof playing a key role in substantiating claims of non-compliance, fraud, or misconduct.

O. M. Atoyebi, SAN FCIArb.(U.K)
April 23, 2025