JUST IN: S’Court reserves judgment in suit seeking interpretation of Section 84(12) of Electoral Act

JUST IN: S’Court reserves judgment in suit seeking interpretation of Section 84(12) of Electoral Act

The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved judgment in a suit seeking interpretation of the controversial Section 84(12) of Electoral Act 2022.

The Supreme Court on Thursday, reserved its ruling in a case brought by President Muhammadu Buhari and the Attorney General of the Federation, which sought an interpretation of Section 84(12) of the Electoral Act of 2022.

The date is to be given to the parties involved in the suit, according to the seven-member panel led by Justice Mohammed Dattijo.

After hearing arguments from both sides and adopting their procedures, the Apex Court came to this result.

The All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) and the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) filed an application to be joined as interested parties at the proceedings on Thursday.

The APGA, on the other hand, chose to withdraw its application for joinder, which was later dismissed by the Supreme Court.

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