Daily Law Tips
By Onyekachi Umah
Any election in any part of Nigeria can be challenged in the appropriate tribunal/court.
The 4 Grounds/Conditions To Challenge An Election in Nigeria, are;
1. Elected candidate was not qualified to contest in election.
2. Election was invalid due to corrupt practises or non-compliance with the Electoral Act.
3. Elected candidate was not elected by majority of valid votes casted at an election.
4. A validly nominated candidate was unlawfully excluded from the election.
My authorities are sections 138 and 158 of the Electoral Act, 2010. Also, the decision of the Supreme Court in BUHARI V. OBASANJO (2003) 17 NWLR (Pt.850) 510 and the decision of Court of Appeal in the case of OKAFOR OKOREAFFIA & ANOR. v. HON. AGWU U. AGWU & ANOR. (2010) LPELR-4708(CA)
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