Federal High Court Chief Judge, John Tsoho issues new pre-election practice directions

The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Justice John Terhemba Tsoho, has issued the Federal High Court (Pre-Election) Practice Directions (Amendment), 2026. The amendment aims to enhance speedy, efficient, and fair determination of pre-election matters, based on the Nigerian Constitution and the Electoral Act 2026. Lawyers are urged to familiarize themselves with the new directions to expedite adjudication of political cases ahead of the 2027 general elections.