Electoral Act Section 84 (12): Supreme Court to hear suit May 26

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The Supreme court has fixed May 26 to hear a suit filed by President Muhammmadu Buhari and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) Abubakar Malami, voiding  the provisions of Section 84 (12) of the Electoral Act 2022.

The National Assembly is listed as the sole defendant in the suit.

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The plaintiffs are contending among others, that the said section of the Electoral Act 2022 is in conflict with constitutional provisions.

They are contending that section 84(12) of the Electoral (Amendment) Act, 2022 is inconsistent with the provisions of sections 42, 65, 66, 106, 107, 131, 137, 147, 151, 177, 182, 192 and 196 of the constitution as well Article 2 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples Rights.

 

 

(NAN)

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