June 20, 2026
A group of concerned Itsekiri has dragged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to the Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State.
This followed moves by INEC to commence implementation of the controversial Ward/Constituency Delineation issues affecting the Warri Federal Constituency.
In an Originating Summons in Suit No. SUIT NO. FHC/WR/CS/120/2026 IN RE: A CAUSE TO CHALLENGE THE ACTIONS, DECISIONS OR ACTIVITIES OF THE INDEPENDENT NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION (INEC) IN RELATION TO/CONNECTED WITH THE FOLLOWING: the planned conduct of party primaries in Warri South -West and Warri North State on alleged restored Constituencies; Implementation of INEC report on Delineation of Warri Federal Constituency, they argued that some aspects constitute extra-Judicial exercise of powers and contempt of Court with regards to decided lan disputes.
They contend further that INEC intended actions are inconsistent with the applicable principles and guarantee of fair hearing as contemplated by the provisions of Sections 36, 114 & 115 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, as amended, Section 40 (2) of the Electoral Act, 2026 respectively.
