The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled May 25 for the hearing of a suit by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) challenging Sections 138 and 77(5) of the Electoral Act, 2026.
The case, before Justice Mohammed Umar, was fixed following the absence of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) in court on Thursday, despite being served with the originating process and hearing notice.
The NDC, which was registered by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on February 5, filed the suit on March 27, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/635/2026.
The party is seeking a declaration that the contested sections are inconsistent with the 1999 Constitution (as amended).
The suit names the AGF and the Clerk of the National Assembly as first and second defendants, with Senate President and INEC included as third and fourth defendants.
Culled from BusinessDay
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