POLICY BRIEF ON THE JUDICIARY: UPCOMING 2023 ELECTIONS IN NIGERIA PATHWAY TO CREDIBILITY

The role of the judiciary in deciding cases on electoral disputes is not one that is lightly made. It involves several factors and wisdom which leads to favourable and unfavourable outcomes. When a decision is made in a dispute there will always be a victorious party and an aggrieved party and therefore such decisions must be seen to be made equitably.

It must be clear to those not involved in the dispute that based on all the facts and evidence pleaded, there was no other decision that could be reached other than the one reached. There should be no room for doubt or misconception of the outcome of the matter and should be simplified in a way that the parties can understand it and the arbitrator can defend it.

Such is the position the courts find themselves in when resolving disputes in accordance with the Laws and though not always understood by the populace it should be clear and transparent to ensure that the rule of law remains supreme.

 

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