Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, The President of the Court of Appeal, has revealed that the court has received 600 pre-election appeals in its divisions across the country.
Speaking in her office on Friday as she received Amb. Samuela Isopi, Ambassador, EU Delegation, said these cases were received in its 20 divisions.
She said, “The court received over 600 Pre-Election appeals in the 20 Divisions of the Court from November to date, and more appeals are still being filed.
” Over 60 Panels were set up in the various Divisions to hear and determine all Pre-Election appeals filed.
” Mindful of the pressures under which the Hon Justices are working, some experienced Registrars of the Court were empanelled to summarise the decisions so far made and distribute to the various divisions to avoid conflicting decisions,” Justice Monica said.
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Speaking on the electoral act, she said the active involvement of Election Observation Missions in Nigeria to ensure free, fair and credible elections is appreciated.
She noted that transparency in the electoral process is one of the core values of democratic stability in a nation.
“Pertinent to state that the role of these Observer Organizations has dramatically impacted the resolve to review the Electoral Act, 2010.
“The Electoral Act 2022 has introduced laudable innovations to strengthen our democracy and ensure credible elections.
“The Court of Appeal has reviewed, developed and expanded the scope of working materials for Judges,” justice Monica said.
