Court Dismisses Former Rep’s Suit Against Electoral Act’s Appointee Rules

The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit by former House member Igbokwe Igbokwe seeking to nullify Sections 88 and 29(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026. Justice James Omotosho ruled that Igbokwe lacked the legal standing to challenge the Attorney-General of the Federation and INEC. The plaintiff argued those sections forced political appointees to resign earlier than the 30-day period allowed by the Constitution. The judge held that the National Assembly acted within its constitutional powers to regulate party primaries and that the new provisions do not conflict with the 1999 Constitution. He also described the suit as academic and noted the absence of necessary parties.

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