May 25, 2026
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday adjourned a suit filed by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) seeking an order striking down Sections 138 and 77(5) of the new Electoral Act, 2026, until June 9 for hearing.
The case, which was listed on the day’s cause list, could not proceed due to Justice Mohammed Umar’s absence.
Although the NDC’s lawyer, Vincent Ottaokpukpu, and the defence lawyers, including O.J. Opawale, were in court, the judge was said to be on another official engagement.
The matter was subsequently fixed for June 9 for hearing.
