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VOL. 11, ISSUE 8 (2025)
Time limitations in electoral justice in Nigeria: Issues and prospects
Authors
Gift Duoboye Samuel, Oyovwikerhi Imoni Ogbe
Abstract
This article examines the time limitations in
electoral justice delivery in Nigeria and the need to balance same with
uncompromised justice delivery in the electoral litigation process in Nigeria.
The article analysed the time limitation in election litigations in Nigeria,
and its impact on electoral justice delivery and human rights protection in
Nigeria with the view to proposing measures towards achieving effective
determination of election disputes. The article employed the doctrinal
methodology in examining relevant case law, constitutional provisions,
statutory frameworks and existing knowledge in literature in election
litigation in Nigeria. The article revealed that time limitations in election
litigation in Nigeria has compromised electoral justice and human rights
protection. The study recommended that section 185 of the Constitution of the
Federal Republic of Nigeria should be amended to provide for exceptional
circumstances on the 180 days limitation period of electoral litigation in
Nigeria.
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Pages:79-83
How to cite this article:
Gift Duoboye Samuel, Oyovwikerhi Imoni Ogbe "Time limitations in electoral justice in Nigeria: Issues and prospects ". International Journal of Law, Vol 11, Issue 8, 2025, Pages 79-83
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