Nigerian court clears path for Rivers State elections by overturning voter register release ban.

The Nigerian Court of Appeal in Abuja overturned a Federal High Court decision that had prevented the release of voter registers for Rivers State's local government elections. The appellate court ruled that the Federal High Court lacked jurisdiction in the matter and that the Electoral Act does not cover state-level elections. This decision allows the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to proceed with the elections.

November 21, 2024
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