Supreme Court verdict: 2027 PARTY TICKETS IN DANGER

• Confusion, uncertainty loom as ruling sets tribunal landmines for defectors, latecomers
By Omoniyi Salaudeen and Lukman Olabiyi
The 24 September Supreme Court ruling on Section 77 of the Electoral Act 2026 has finally settled the controversy over political parties’ autonomy in relation to membership registers and internal electoral processes, returning strict statutory discipline to Nigeria’s candidate nomination system.
The apex court set aside the 16 July 2026 judgement of the Court of Appeal, which had voided several restrictive sections of the Electoral Act as unconstitutional, and fully restored the statutory requirements for candidate nominations and party primary proces...