Is judicial adjudication in electoral matters new in Nigeria?, By Fola Aiyegbusi

Premium Times Nigeria | 28-08-2026 03:17pm |

A former Nigerian head of state and president has publicly criticized the role of courts in deciding electoral disputes, referring to judicial verdicts as 'Cathedral judgements.' The comments have sparked debate about the legitimacy of judicial adjudication in electoral matters. The article examines the historical context of such judicial involvement in Nigeria's political landscape.

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