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Federal High Court issues amended 2026 pre-election practice directions
The Federal High Court of Nigeria has announced the issuance of the Federal High Court (Pre-Election) Practice Directions (Amendment), 2026, aimed at strengthening the speedy and efficient determination of pre-election cases.
According to a statement signed by the Director of Information of the Federal High Court, Dr. Catherine Oby Christopher, the amended Practice Directions were issued by the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Hon. Justice John Terhemba Tsoho, OFR.
The amendment revises the initial Federal High Court (Pre-Election) Practice Directions, 2026, which came into effect on June 26, 2026.
The statement noted that the amended Practice Directions were made pursuant to Sections 254 and 285(9), (10) and (14) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), Sections 29(5) and 88(2) of the Electoral Act, 2026, and other enabling legal provisions.
According to the court, the amendment is intended to further enhance the speedy, efficient and fair determination of pre-election matters, in line with the provisions of the Constitution, the Electoral Act, 2026, and other applicable laws.
The Federal High Court stated that a copy of the Federal High Court (Pre-Election) Practice Directions (Amendment), 2026 has been attached to the press release for reference.
The statement was issued on July 15, 2026.
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