Lawyer files suit against Electoral Act’s provision disallowing querying election winner’s constitutional qualifications

Premiumtimesng | 22-05-2026 08:22am |

A lawyer has initiated legal proceedings challenging a provision in the 2026 Electoral Act that prohibits questioning the constitutional qualifications of election winners. The plaintiff argues that this amendment eliminates crucial sections from the 2022 Electoral Act that align with the eligibility criteria outlined in the 1999 Constitution. The suit raises concerns about the implications of this change on electoral integrity and accountability in Nigeria.

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