LEGAL PRINCIPLE: CONSTITUTIONAL LAW — Appellate Jurisdiction — Finality of Court of Appeal Decisions in Election Petitions — Governorship Elections
PRINCIPLE STATEMENT
The decision of the Court of Appeal in respect of appeals arising from election petitions shall be final.
RATIO DECIDENDI (SOURCE)
Per Kutigi, JSC, in Awuse v. Odili & Ors (2003) NLC-2052003(SC) at p. 8; Paras A–B.
"The decision of the Court of Appeal in respect of appeals arising from election petitions shall be final."
EXPLANATION / SCOPE
Court of Appeal decisions on election petitions are final. The principle applies to election law. No further appeal lies to the Supreme Court. The rule is constitutional. The provision ensures speedy resolution of election disputes. The principle is well-established.
