Winner — Mondaq Thought Leadership Award (2024, 2025 & 2026)
Election Petition Law Practice
Pre-Election Litigation, Electoral Tribunal Advocacy, Statutory Challenge Management & Electoral Act Compliance in Nigeria
Pre-Election Suits & Pleadings Assessment
Evaluating election viability and drafting statutory pleadings strictly adhering to mandatory statutory filing timelines (such as the 21-day window post-election) . We manage pre-election disputes arising from party primaries, candidate nominations, and constitutional disqualifications before High Courts .
Evidence Collation & Tribunal Representation
Applying for subpoenas, collecting Certified True Copies (CTCs) of result sheets and ballot materials, and leading forensic witness examinations . We represent petitioners seeking election nullifications, reruns, or winner declarations, as well as respondents and electoral bodies defending declared results .
Statutory Compliance & Electoral Act Advocacy
Challenging electoral irregularities, vote buying, ballot box stuffing, mathematical tallying errors, and non-compliance with the Electoral Act. We uphold rigorous ethical duties as officers of the court, ensuring adherence to tribunal practice directions .
Contesting An Election Outcome Or Defending A Declared Mandate?
Consult with our election petition and tribunal legal practitioners at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos Island