At least 257 judges across Nigeria will hear petitions that arose from the 2023 general elections.
This was confirmed by in a list by the
National Judicial Council (NJC).
Proceedings at the Presidential Election
Petition Tribunal and State Election Petition Tribunals are expected to
commence fully in May after the Worker’s Day holiday.
Nigerians have shifted their attention to the
tribunals as aggrieved candidates in the February 25 and March 18 contests
attempt to overturn victories.
The Independent National Electoral Commission
(INEC) has issued Certificates of Return to all winners of various positions.
Already, hundreds of petitions have been
filed to challenge the outcome of the presidential, national assembly,
governorship and state assembly polls.
But more are expected due to the April 15
supplementary elections in more than 20 states, in view of the provisions of
the Electoral Act, 2022.
Section 132 (7) & (8) allows for
petitions to be filed within 21 days after declaration of results. The
respondents have 21 days to respond, while the court has 180 days to decide.
The senior judicial officers to preside were
drawn from State High Court, FCT High Court, Federal High Court and National
Industrial Court.
Below is the full list of the judges approved
by the NJC under the leadership of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode
Ariwoola.
Abia: Justices C.O. Onyeabo, O. Zik-Ikeorha,
C.H. Ahuchaogu, A.O. Chijioke, K.C.J. Okereke, L.T.C. Eruba, B. Anya, N.
Philomena, A.O. Phoeba, C.K. Nwankwo.
Adamawa: Justices H.N.H. Joda, B.I. Ladukiya,
Musa Usman, K.L. Samuel, A.J. Balami, K.Z.U. Modibbo.
Akwa Ibom: Justices P.P. Idiong, A.D. Odokwo,
O.A. Okon, F.J. Ibanga, and N.M. Obot.
Bayelsa: Justices J.B. Egele, and Justice
T.Y. Abasi.
Benue: Justices W.I. Kpochi, T.A. Kume, T.T.
Asua, P.T. Kwahar, M.T. Ugar, A.I. Ityonyman, M.M. Odinya, I. Muhammed.
Borno: Justices H.Y. Mshelia, A.Z. Musa, U.S.
Sakwa, M.G. Abubakar B. Othman.
Cross River: Justices F.N. Isoni, E.O. Abua,
O.I. Ofem, A.A. Ewah, U.A. Ibrahim, E.I. Ebri, I.B. Etape, E.A. Ubua.
Delta: Justices A.O. Apkovi, F.N. Azinge,
C.N. Ogadi, E.N. Ejiro, T.O. Uloho, M.O. Omovie, C.O. Emifoniye, C.I. Dafe.
Ebonyi: Justices H.A. Njoku, B.A.N Ogbu, N.E.
Nwibo, C.E. Eze, I.P. Chima, O. Elekwa, T.A. Achom, U. Onwosi.
Edo: Justices V.O. Eboreime, J.O. Okeaya,
Irele-Ifijeh, V.O.A. Oviawe, I.P. Braimoh, T.I. Eghe-Abe.
Ekiti: Justices A.L. Ogunmoye, A.A. Adeleye, L.O.
Ogundana, E.B. Omotoso, A.O. Familoni, J.A. Apuabi, O.O. Oluboyede.
Enugu: Justices R.O. Odugu, E.N. Oluedo, N.R.
Oji, C.A.B. Onaga, U.J. Nweze, E.N. Alukwu.
Gombe: Justices A.M. Yakubu, H.H. Kereng,
S.Y. Abubakar, M. Fatima, D.S. Sikkam, M.A. Haruna, B.H. Abbayo, M.I. Gombe.
Imo: Justices L.C. Azuama, K.A. Ojiako, B.C.
Iheka, S.I. Okpara, V.I Onyeka, E.N. Eke, K.A Leweanya, J.I. Obichere.
Jigawa: Justices A.M. Abubakar, A.Y. Birnin
Kudu, I. Ya’u, N. Zargina.
Kaduna: Justices E.Y.B. Lolo, K. Dabo, M.T.
Rashid, M.N. Sidi, A.Y. John, E. Michael.
Kano: Justices M. Yusuf Ubale, A.A. Amina,
I.M.M Karaye, N. Saminu, J.S. Suleiman, S.A. Maryam, S.M. Ado, A.A. Maiwada.
Katsina: Justices A.B. Abdullahi, A.K. Tukur,
I.W. Baraka, B.U. Safiya, I.I. Mashi, L. Umar, A. Yarima, M.D. Hadiza.
Kebbi: Justices U. Abubakar, N.I. Umar, S.B.
Shuaibu, F.H. Bunza, S.K. Manya, A.S. Bello, S.U. Mukhtar, U.A. S/Kudu.
Kogi: Justices F. Ajayi, S. Umar, M.M.
Gwatana, A.S. Husaini, S. Zubayru, B. Aina, D. Yakubu.
Kwara: Justices A.A. Adebara, A.S. Halima, A.
Gegele, F.D. Lawal, J.Z. Umar, M.A. Oniye, O.I. Olabisi, K. Abdul-Latif.
Lagos: Justices M.O. Obadina, J.E. Oyefeso,
A.O. Opesanwo, L.B.L. Akapo, J.A. Kudirat, S.S. Ogunsanya, I.O. Akinkugbe, O.A.
Adamson.
Nasarawa: Justices R.G. Soji, A.M. Mainoma,
S.A. Ayiwulu, A.A. Ozegyu, M.A. Ramat, J.K. Kurape, A.T. Chanbo.
Niger: Justices M. Abdullahi, S.T. Zainab,
Y.G. Bilkisu, I. Usman, I. Hauwa Kulu, L.M. Amina, M.I. Khadijat.
Ondo: Justice O.A. Osadebay, P.O. Ikujuni,
W.R. Olamide, O. Sunday, J.O. Abe, A. Enikuomehin, T.M. Adedipe, A.E.
Akeredolu.
Ogun: C.C. Ogunsanya, Justice O. Ogunfowora,
A.A.S. Femi, A.O. Araba, A.A. Adewole, I.O. Awofeso, D.I. Dipeolu.
Osun: Justice A.A. Ajeibe, A.O. Ayoola, K.M.
Akano, A.L. Adegoke, M.O. Agboola, S.A. Oke, M.O. Okediya, A.O. Adenji.
Oyo: Justices G.A. Sunmonu, O.M. Fadeyi, E.O.
Ajayi, M.L. Owolabi, M.I. Sule, L.A. Ganiyu, B.A. Taiwo, O.A. Adetujoye.
Plateau: Justices A.I. Ashom, N.J. Dadi, T.
Zololo, G.M. Kamyal, V. Dadom, D.S. Damulak, S.S. Fomber, B.M. Bassi.
Rivers: Justices M.O. Opara, G.C. Aguma, F.
Onyiri, L.T. Senewo, F.A. Fiberesima, L. Ngbor-Abina, O.D. Gbasam, S.S. Popnen.
Sokoto: Justices M.U. Dogondaji, A.G. Sifawa,
M. Mohammed, S. Shehu, M.A. Sambo, D.Y. Danjega, B.Y. Tambuwa, B. Ibrahim.
Taraba: Justice S. Haruna, A.B. Abbare, C.J.
Katabs, M.A. Badamasi, E. Tata, K.A.A. Yara.
Yobe: Justices M.Z. Usman, K.B. Yusuf, M.
Kyari, H.L. Musa, H.S. Tahir, K.M.B Inuwa, A.K. Kime.
Zamfara: Justices H. Mikailu, B.M. Kucheri,
I.H. Ismaila, U. AbdulNasir, S.G. G/Bore, B. Rabi.
FCT High Court: Justices M.E. Anenih, O.A.
Adeniyi, A.I. Kutigi, A.O. Otaluka, Y. Halilu, A.O. Ebong, B. Hassan, E.
Enenche, A.S. Usman.
Federal High Court: Justices A.A. Okeke, M.A.
Onytenu, H.R.A. Shagari, J.O. Abdulmalik.
National Industrial Court: Justices I.S.
Galadima, S.H. Danjidda, K.D. Damuak.
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