INEC Receives Court Mandate To Prosecute State Governors Over 2023 Election Violence 

INEC Receives Court Mandate To Prosecute State Governors Over 2023 Election Violence 

The Federal High Court in Abuja has directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to take action against state governors, their deputies, and others implicated in electoral violence, bribery, vote-buying, and conspiracy during the 2023 general elections. The ruling, delivered by Justice Obiora Egwuatu, mandates INEC to appoint independent counsel to investigate these allegations thoroughly. The court emphasized the need for prompt investigation, identification of perpetrators and sponsors, and their subsequent prosecution…….. CONTINUE READING 

This decision stems from a lawsuit filed by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), highlighting the serious impact of electoral violence on Nigeria’s democratic and economic progress. Justice Egwuatu underscored the duty of INEC, as stipulated by the Electoral Act, to address electoral offenses and ensure the integrity of future elections. The court’s judgment sets a precedent for accountability and fair electoral practices in Nigeria.