Proof beyond reasonable doubt for criminal electoral allegations

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• FANNAMI V. BUKAR (2004)→

  Court

  Court of Appeal (Jos Division)

  Judgment date

  15 March 2004

  Analysis of Fannami vs. Bukar, 2004, on election disputes and burden of proof in Nigerian electoral law challenges. Key findings and implications.

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