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Citizens v. INEC — election timeline ruling
Apex court upheld INEC's revised primary-election timeline and dismissed the consolidated petitions.
By Hon. Justice Adamu Aliyu
Precedent score
92/100
How strongly this ruling shapes future cases
Citations
- Electoral Act 2022 s.84
- Buhari v. INEC (2008)
Public sentiment
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Holding
Apex court upheld INEC's revised primary-election timeline and dismissed the consolidated petitions.