May 26, 2026
Falana
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has warned that conflicting court judgments involving the Independent National Electoral Commission ahead of the 2027 general elections could create uncertainty capable of undermining the electoral process if not urgently addressed.
In a statement titled “Nigerian Judges and Lawyers Should Be Prevented From Sabotaging the 2027 Election,” Falana criticised what he described as contradictory rulings delivered by judges of coordinate jurisdiction on the powers of INEC to fix timelines for party primaries and submission of membership registers.
According to him, the conflicting decisions have placed INEC in a difficult position, as the commission now appears free to decide which judgment to obey.
