Federal High Court opens weekend filings for pre-election cases

The Federal High Court of Nigeria has issued a directive for all its divisional registries across the country to operate on weekends and public holidays. This decision is specifically aimed at facilitating the filing of pre-election matters in anticipation of the 2027 general elections.

The Public Notice, signed by Chief Registrar Yahaya Shafa, states that all registries will be open between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM on these non-working days. The court emphasized that this arrangement is crucial for adhering to strict constitutional and statutory timelines governing the filing and resolution of pre-election disputes.

According to the notice, the move is intended to ensure that litigants are not denied access to justice due to the time constraints inherent in electoral processes. The court considers this arrangement "expedient" to meet the limited timeframe required for handling pre-election matters effectively before the upcoming general elections.

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The Federal High Court of Nigeria formally notifies all legal practitioners that registries in all divisions of the court would be open between 10:00am and 2:00pm on weekends and public holidays for filing of pre-election matters only