Nigeria Swears In Tribunal Judges

AbujaNigeria swore in 375 judges to hear election disputes.

237 of them have never sat on an election petitions tribunal.

Losing candidates petition the tribunals, the Court of Appeal hears presidential petitions first, and the Supreme Court takes appeals.

“Be firm where firmness is required, patient where patience is necessary, and impartial in every circumstance,” said Chief Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun.

Presidential and National Assembly polls come on 16 January, governorship votes on 6 February.

Sources: Premium Times Nigeria