Supreme Court Upholds Gov. Fayose’s Victory

The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by the All Progressives Congress (APC), challenging the eligibility and election of the Ekiti State governor, Mr Ayo Fayose for lack of merit. The court held that the impeachment panel was in breach of the constitutional requirement, adding that should impeachment be considered, it is not enough to disqualify anyone from participating from an election, except such a person is further arraigned and convicted before a competent court of jurisdiction or Code of Conduct Tribunal, he cannot be guilty of any crime as proscribed by section 182, subsection 1 of the 1999 constitution.

Supreme Court to decide Fayose’s fate today

There was anxiety in Ekiti State as the Supreme Court in Abuja prepared to deliver judgment on Tuesday (today) in the appeal filed by the All Progressives Congress against the victory of Governor Ayodele Fayose in the June 21, 2014 governorship election.

Supreme Court dismisses suit against Jonathan’s eligibility

Nigeria's apex court has dismissed an appeal filed by Mr Umar Ardo, a chieftain of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), challenging a judgement of the Court of Appeal preventing him from joining in the appeal challenging the eligibility of President Goodluck Jonathan to contest the 2015 presidential election.

The Judiciary and INEC must avoid political bias, Buhari recounts unsuccessful attempts in race for Presidency

The All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari during the recent sensitization workshop on non-violence during elections called on the Nigerian judiciary and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to be fair when handling electoral matters. Buhari said this as he recalled his experience in the previous presidential elections.

Supreme Court clears Jonathan to contest 2015 election

Nigeria's apex court has dismissed a case filed by a chieftain of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Ardo, challenging the decision of the Court of Appeal which refused his application to be joined in the suit challenging President Goodluck Jonathan’s eligibility to contest next year's presidential elections.

Supreme Court sacks Acting Governor of Taraba

The Supreme Court of Nigeria have sacked the Ag. Governor of Taraba State, Garba Umar following a law suit filed by a former Deputy Governor o the state challenging his impeachment. The apex court voided the impeachment of Sani Abubakar Danladi, former Deputy Governor under Gov. Suntai, and ordered his inauguration as Acting Governor of the State.

Supreme Court Upholds Amaechi’s Election

The Supreme Court of Nigeria yesterday declared that Governor Amaechi remained the validly elected governor of Rivers State after it dismissed the suit filed by former governor Celestine Omehia seeking to nullify the emergence of Amaechi as the governor of the state.