ELECTION LAW — Petition — No-Winner, No-Loser Situation — Not a Ground for Election Petition
Ratio Decidendi
Per Ngwuta, JSC, in CPC v. INEC & Ors (2011) NLC-123-426-2011(SC) at p. 67; Paras D—E:
"A no-winner, no-loser situation does not constitute a ground of presenting an election petition under the Act or the Constitution."
Explanation / Scope
This principle establishes that a “no-winner, no-loser” situation is not a ground for an election petition under the Electoral Act or Constitution. The principle applies in election petitions. It ensures that only recognized grounds are entertained. The principle reflects the requirements for election petitions. It prevents petitions on non-recognized grounds. The court must dismiss such petitions. The principle provides guidance on election petitions.