Electoral law is a legal practice area that focuses on issues involving the democratic process, such as pre-election disputes, election petitions, and candidate eligibility, among others. Attorneys practicing electoral law represent political candidates and parties in election tribunals or appellate courts, and also draft critical legal documents such as election petitions or statutory responses. Some electoral law attorneys even specialize in political party governance, internal party dispute resolution, and other matters not usually related to direct litigation.
Most electoral lawyers represent clients in post-election tribunal proceedings and other matters related to mandate recovery. But electoral law is a relatively broad practice area, including such issues as voter rights and constitutional interpretations. Since electoral matters determine political leadership and public trust, having a trusted legal professional by your side can help ensure your democratic mandate is properly defended and protected during any legal process.
| Suit No. / Case Name | Nature of Action | Court / Tribunal | Role / Remarks | Status |
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Ibrahim M. Yunusa v. INEC & 2 Ors (EPT/NSHA/NS/SEN/09/2019) |
Senatorial Election Petition |
Tribunal |
Lead Counsel for 2nd Respondent |
Concluded |
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Umar Kaika Osu & Anor v. Danladi Jatau (EPT/NSHA/NS/HA/16/2019) |
House of Assembly Election Petition |
Tribunal |
Lead Counsel for Petitioners |
Concluded |
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Prince Abdullahi Musa Agwai & Anor v. INEC & 2 Ors (EPT/NSHA/NS/SEN/04/2019) |
Senatorial Election Petition |
Tribunal |
Lead Counsel for 3rd Respondent |
Concluded |
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Hon. Dr. Muhammad A. Yau v. Abdulkarim Usman & Ors (EPT/NSHA/NS/REP/09/2019) |
House of Reps Election Petition |
Tribunal |
Lead Counsel for Petitioners |
Concluded |
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APC v. INEC & 2 Ors (FHC/IL/CS/SS/2022) |
Pre-election matter |
Federal High Court, Ilorin |
Lead Counsel for 3rd Defendant |
Concluded |
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Osu & Anor v. Jatau & Ors ((2019) LPELR-48751(CA)) |
Election matter |
Court of Appeal, Makurdi |
Lead Counsel for Appellant |
Concluded |
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Musa Dogora Danjumo v. INEC & Ors (EPT/NS/HR/01/2023) |
House of Reps Election Petition |
Tribunal, Lafia, Nasarawa State |
Lead Counsel for Petitioner |
Concluded |
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Chief Koro Auta v. INEC & Ors (EPT/NS/HR/04/2023) |
House of Reps Election Petition |
Tribunal, Lafia, Nasarawa State |
Lead Counsel for Petitioners |
Concluded |
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David Emmanuel Ombugadu & Anor v. Audu Alhaji Sule (EPT/NS/GOV/23/2019) |
Governorship Election Petition |
Tribunal, Lafia, Nasarawa State |
Led by Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN for 1st Respondent |
Concluded |
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Suleiman Asonya Adokwe & Anor v. Al-Makura Umar Tanko (EPT/NSHA/SEN/05/2019) |
Senatorial Election Petition |
Tribunal |
Led by Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN for 1st Respondent |
Concluded |
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Wada Yahaya v. Muhammed & Anor (EPT/NSHA/NS/HA/23/2019) |
House of Assembly Election Petition |
Tribunal, Lafia, Nasarawa State |
Led by Dr. M.T. Adekilekun for Petitioners |
Concluded |
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John Michael Abdul & Anor v. Akwashiki Godiya & 2 Ors ((2019) LPELR-48487(CA)) |
Senatorial Election Petition Appeal |
Court of Appeal, Makurdi Division |
Led by Dr. M.T. Adekilekun for 1st Respondent |
Concluded |
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Labaran Maku & Anor v. Audu Alhaji Sule & 2 Ors (SC /1026/2019) |
Governorship Election Petition Appeal |
Supreme Court |
Led by Dr. M.T. Adekilekun for 1st Respondent |
Concluded |
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David Emmanuel Ombugadu & Anor v. Audu Alhaji Sule (2024) |
Governorship Election Petition Appeal |
Supreme Court |
Led by Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN for 1st Respondent |
Concluded |