Law and Justice
Cross River APC Primaries: Testing the Boundaries of Internal Democracy
By Okoi Obono-Obla The All Progressives Congress (APC) concluded its senatorial primaries on 19 May 2026. In Cross River State,…
The End of Janet Igohia, The Bandits Kingpin
By Albab Abdullahi She was supposed to be a mother. A seamstress. A Christian woman. But Janet Igohia turned out…
Plea Bargain under Section 270 of the Administrstion of Criminal Justice Act, ACJA 2015
By Okoi Obono-Obla Under Section 270 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2015, a plea bargain is a…
Resolving Communal Land Disputes in Cross River State
The time has come for Cross River State to rise above this recurring cycle of violence. By strengthening trust in…
Digital Party Registers, Deadlines, and Legal Implications under Nigeria’s Electoral Act 2026
The submission of digital registers is not merely an administrative formality but a legal prerequisite for valid participation in primaries…
Resignation and Digital Register Deletion Under Section 77 of the Electoral Act 2026:
To safely switch parties, you must resign in writing, ensure deletion from your old party’s digital register, and confirm proper…
CHIEF ABDUL GANIYU OYESOLA FAWEHINMI SAN, GCON
By Agbonmagbe Kazeem "Chief Abdul Ganiyi Oyesola Fawehinmi would have been 88 years on April 21st 2026. Of course, all…
Constitutional and Electoral Implications of Mass Resignation from ADC to NDC under Section 77 of the Electoral Act 2026
From a constitutional standpoint, the right to freedom of association under Section 40 of the 1999 Constitution guarantees the liberty…
Case Commentary: Supreme Court and ADC Legal Dispute
The Supreme Court’s intervention, while procedurally significant, does not resolve the ADC’s internal crisis. The Federal High Court’s eventual judgment…
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…
