Appeal Court Inaugurates 375 Judges for 2027 Election Tribunals

Court of Appeal President Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem has inaugurated 375 judges who will serve on election petition tribunals ahead of the 2027 general elections. Of them, 138 have served on tribunals before, while 237 are new to the role. The ceremony was held at the Body of Benchers Complex in Abuja on Monday. Dongban-Mensem said credible elections also depend on impartial, effective and timely ways to resolve disputes. She described the tribunals as important to protecting voters’ mandates and public confidence in democracy. She urged the judges to avoid conduct that could undermine trust in the judiciary, noting that the public would closely watch their work. The Constitution empowers the Court of Appeal president to constitute tribunals for disputes over National Assembly, state assembly and governorship elections.

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