A total of 257 judges will hear petitions arising from the
2023 general elections in Nigeria, according to a list by the National Judicial
Council (NJC).
Proceedings at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal
and State Election Petition Tribunals are expected to commence fully in May
after the Worker’s Day holiday.
Nigerians have shifted their attention to the tribunals as
aggrieved candidates in the February 25 and March 18 contests attempt to
overturn victories.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has
issued Certificates of Return to all winners of various positions.
Already, hundreds of petitions have been filed to challenge
the outcome of the presidential, National Assembly, governorship and state
assembly polls.
But more are expected due to the April 15 supplementary
elections in more than 20 states, in view of the provisions of the Electoral
Act, 2022.
Section 132 (7) & (8) allows for petitions to be filed
within 21 days after the declaration of results. The respondents have 21 days
to respond, while the court has 180 days to decide.
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