The Federal High Court of Nigeria notifies the general
public that the Honourable, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Hon.
Justice John Terhemba Tsoho, OFR, has issued the Federal High Court
(Pre-Election) Practice Directions (Amendment), 2026, amending the initial
Federal High Court (Pre-Election) Practice Directions, 2026, which came into
effect from Friday, 26th June, 2026.
The Amended Practice Directions is made pursuant to Sections
254 and 285(9), (10) and (14) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of
Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), Sections 29(5) and 88(2) of the Electoral Act,
2026, and all other powers enabling the Honourable Chief Judge in that regard.
In line with the initial Practice Directions, the amendment is intended to
enhance the speedy, efficient, and fair determination of pre-election matters
in keeping with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as
amended), the Electoral Act, 2026, and other applicable laws.
A copy of the Federal High Court (Pre-Election) Practice
Directions (Amendment), 2026 is attached to this Press Release, for reference
purposes.
Signed: Dr. Catherine Oby Christopher Director of
Information.
Federal High Court of Nigeria. 15 July ,2026.
