375 Judges Appointed to Handle 2027 Election Disputes

(Inside Nigeria Court. Photo by Penlit and Greyson)
375 judges have been sworn in to sit on election tribunals that will hear complaints from candidates and parties who believe the 2027 polls were not fair.

The inauguration took place at the Body of Benchers Complex in Abuja.

The President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban Mensem, said the judges have an important job.

She said fair and quick handling of election disputes protects people's votes and keeps public trust in democracy.

She warned the judges that their conduct will be closely watched by the public.

Justice Dongban Mensem stated that the judges were chosen from different law courts and legal departments all over the country.

Out of the 375 people chosen, 138 have done this type of legal work before, while 237 are new to the job.