According to a video posted on the official YouTube channel of Arise News on Saturday, May 23, Partner at Africa Law Practice NG & Company, Atilolaoluwa Taiwo-Nsirim, spoke on the recent Federal High Court judgment involving the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the controversy surrounding the electoral timetable.
During the interview, Taiwo-Nsirim explained that the electoral body still has the constitutional right to challenge the ruling if it disagrees with the judgment delivered by the court. According to him, “If INEC wants to file an appeal against the court’s decision, it is well within its rights to do so.”
He stated that the court merely interpreted the provisions of the Electoral Act and reaffirmed the legal position regarding timelines for political parties and election preparations. He added that the judiciary remains responsible for interpreting laws whenever disputes arise within the electoral process.
The legal practitioner also addressed reactions trailing the case, especially comments from the Youth Party distancing itself from the lawsuit. He noted that despite such reactions, the judgment already delivered by the court carries legal implications that affect all concerned parties.
Taiwo-Nsirim maintained that any party dissatisfied with the ruling is free to seek further legal interpretation through the appellate courts in line with constitutional provisions……See More
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