Locus standi to challenge party primaries

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• OSAMUEDE V. OSARO (2024)→

  Court

  Court of Appeal (Lagos Division)

  Judgment date

  4 November 2023

  Case summary of Osamuede v. Osaro (2024) discussing election petition principles, court findings, and implications on electoral tribunal decisions.

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• SHINKAFI V. YARI (2016)→

  Court

  Supreme Court of Nigeria

  Judgment date

  8 January 2016

  Summary of the Supreme Court decision in Shinkafi v. Yari, addressing election petition issues, compliance with Electoral Act, and candidate qualifications.

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  • 1999 constitution sections 177 and 182→
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• ENGR. FRANK OKON DANIEL V. I.N.E.C. (2015)→

  Court

  Supreme Court of Nigeria

  Judgment date

  27 March 2015

  A detailed summary of the Supreme Court decision in Daniel v. I.N.E.C., addressing issues of locus standi and conduct of political primaries in Nigeria.

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  • Cross-appeal→
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