Law and Justice
A Storm in a Teacup: The Controversy Over Section 63 of Nigeria’s Electoral Act 2026
The controversy surrounding Section 63 of the Electoral Act 2026 is misplaced. The provision is neither new nor unusual, having…
Respecting Judicial Independence in Electoral Matters
Conclusion: The integrity of the judiciary lies in its independence. Political actors must respect this process, for only then can…
The Principle of Exceptions in Law: Application to Nigeria’s Electoral Act, 2026
The Electoral Act, 2026 demonstrates the enduring principle of law: behind every general rule lies an exception, and behind every…
Coalition Politics and the Limits of Joint Presidential Nominations under Nigeria’s Electoral Act 2026
While political coalitions and alliances remain possible in Nigeria, the Electoral Act 2026 makes it clear that joint nominations are…
THE MACABRE DANCE OF SHAMELESS INTELLECTUALS IN INTEGRITY SCANDALS
by Solomon Dalung A Rejoinder to Prof. Kwede’s Grand Cover-Up of the Allegations Against Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN In moments…
Legal Opinion on Section 83 of the Electoral Act 2026
Section 83 of the Electoral Act 2026 does not completely bar courts from entertaining cases involving internal party affairs. While…
Disobedience and Its Price: From Zamfara to Plateau, Now ADC:
Electoral triumphs mean nothing if they rest on disobedience to the law. Zamfara, Plateau, and Ojukwu are stark reminders: bravado…
Electoral Act 2026 and the Case of Nafiu Bala Gombe: Jurisdiction over Internal Party Affairs
The Electoral Act 2026 is forward‑looking and cannot retroactively defeat cases filed under the 2022 Act. Even if applicable, Section…
Electoral Act 2026: Innovations in Regulating Internal Party Affairs
The Electoral Act 2026 marks a decisive step toward reducing judicial entanglement in partisan disputes. However, its success depends on…
The ADC Crisis and the Imperatives of Section 82 of the Electoral Act 2026
It is prudent for ADC to put its house in order and desist from grandstanding and bluster. Otherwise, it risks…
Beyond Religion: Rethinking the “Secular Nigeria” Project and the Ethno-Political Crisis
The suspicion that the Nigerian state is complicit in religious conflict is long-standing. It springs from the ambiguity I noted…
INEC, ADC Crisis, and the David Mark Faction
The insistence of the David Mark faction to proceed with its convention without INEC’s monitoring is a legally precarious and…
