Nigerian court to rule on INEC's power to review election results

A Nigerian court is set to rule on a challenge to Section 65(b) of the Electoral Act 2026, which allows INEC to review results declared by returning officers if procedures were violated. The plaintiffs argue the provision is unconstitutional, potentially altering electoral oversight ahead of future polls. The ruling's timing and scope remain uncertain, but it could set a precedent for election result integrity and legal challenges.

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