Notable Nigerian Election Cases

Summary

Governorship election cases in Nigeria decided on the basis of statute bar (statute of limitations) are relatively rare and specific. Notable cases include Peter Obi v. INEC, where the Supreme Court ruled that Peter Obis tenure had not expired; Wada v. Bello, where the Supreme Court upheld Yahaya Bellos election; and Amaechi v. INEC, where the Supreme Court declared Rotimi Amaechi as the rightful candidate and governor. The term statute bar refers to a claim or action being barred due to the expiration of a statutory time limit, often known as the statute of limitations.

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Give me list of governorship election cases in Nigeria decided on the bases of status bar
Governorship election cases in Nigeria decided on the basis of status bar (statute of limitations) are relatively rare and specific. Here are a few notable cases:
- Peter Obi v. INEC: This case focused on the tenure of the governor and whether his term had expired.
- Wada v. Bello: This case centered around the legality of the governorship election and its timing.
- Amaechi v. INEC: This landmark case involved issues of candidate substitution and the timing of such actions.
Would you like more details on any of these cases?
At what level were these cases decided
The cases you mentioned were decided at various levels of the Nigerian judicial system:
- Peter Obi v. INEC: Supreme Court of Nigeria
- Wada v. Bello: Supreme Court of Nigeria
- Amaechi v. INEC: Supreme Court of Nigeria
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What were the initial judgements
Here are the initial judgments for the cases you mentioned:
- Peter Obi v. INEC: The Supreme Court ruled that Peter Obi's tenure as governor had not expired, allowing him to remain in office.
- Wada v. Bello: The Supreme Court upheld the election of Yahaya Bello as the governor, validating the legality of the election.
- Amaechi v. INEC: The Supreme Court declared Rotimi Amaechi as the rightful candidate and governor, emphasizing the importance of candidate substitution rules.
Would you like more detailed information on any specific aspect of these cases?
what is the meaning of status bar
It seems there might be some confusion with the term "status bar." In legal contexts, you might be referring to "statute bar," which means a claim or action is barred due to the expiration of a statutory time limit, often referred to as the statute of limitations.
Could you please confirm if you meant "statute bar"?