From Yakubu Wuyep, Jos
A Federal High Court sitting in Jos has commenced hearings on pre-election matters ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Hon. Justice Dorcas Agishi on Monday ordered parties to effect proper service, as the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and All Progressives Congress, APC, refused to accept service by the bailiff.
" You recalled that the Federal High Court opened registries across the country to be operate between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm on weekends and public holidays to accommodate pre-election filings.
" The court said the move became necessary to comply with the constitutional and statutory timelines governing the filing and determination of pre-election disputes".
“The Federal High Court of Nigeria formally notifies all legal practitioners that registries in all divisions of the court would be open between 10:00am and 2:00pm on weekends and public holidays for filing of pre-election matters only,” the notice stated.
