Return of candidate with majority of lawful votes

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• SIDI-ALI VS. BABAN-TAKWA (2004)→

  Court

  National Assembly/Gubernatorial and Legislative Houses Election Tribunal (Abuja Division)

  Judgment date

  12 April 2004

  Summary of Sidi-Ali v. Baban-Takwa highlighting election irregularities and the tribunal's decision to declare Sidi-Ali duly elected.

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  • judicial review of electoral officers’ decisions→
  • nullification of election→