Principle Archive

For every accusation there must be a right to be heard. Statutory provisions for removal must be strictly adhered to. Any procedure for removal outside the…

Departing from an earlier decision is a very grave function of the court. The party urging departure must satisfy the court of the obvious need. The…

The finality of Court of Appeal decisions in election petitions applies also to every interlocutory decision or any decision taken on a matter or issue concerning…

If the language of a statute is clear, the court must give the words their ordinary meaning. This is the principle of literal interpretation, which must…

Section 246(1) of the 1999 Constitution provides that appeals against decisions of election petition tribunals for National Assembly, Governorship, and State Houses of Assembly elections lie…

The decision of the Court of Appeal in respect of appeals arising from election petitions shall be final.

It is only in respect of Presidential election petitions that an appeal lies from the Court of Appeal to the Supreme Court. Governorship election petitions do…

Heavy relevant documentation tendered in evidence supports the party's case, especially where the opposing party makes tall claims with little or no evidence.

It is the law that a fact not denied is deemed to be admitted.

Co-plaintiffs with the same or similar interest may join in a suit. They may have the same counsel or different counsel. They must present a common…

Where the conclusion of the Court of Appeal is not borne out by the record, the Supreme Court is competent to interfere as such conclusion is…

The Supreme Court will not disturb concurrent findings by the two lower courts unless they are shown to be perverse.