Court Strikes Down Electoral Act Provisions | Nigeria News

The Nigerian Court of Appeal has just delivered a landmark ruling that strikes down major sections of the Electoral Act, declaring them unconstitutional for overstepping the powers granted to political parties under the Constitution. In a decisive win for party autonomy, the court invalidated provisions that forced parties to use specific membership registers and rigid nomination timelines, ruling that such rules interfere with parties’ constitutional right to manage their internal affairs and select candidates. The decision, stemming from an appeal by the Zenith Party, reinforces that while parties must submit membership lists to INEC, they cannot be shackled by legislative mandates dictating how primaries are conducted. The court’s ruling empowers parties to choose their own candidate selection methods — whether through direct primaries or consensus — without fear of legal interference, while preserving the requirement to maintain and share membership registers with the electoral commission. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3694f0ae4002b9f4