LEGIT NG
The Court of Appeal has overturned a ruling by the Federal High Court in Lagos, which had ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to transmit election results in the state electronically.
The initial case was brought to the court in March by the Labour Party (LP), along with its governorship candidate in Lagos, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, and 42 other House of Assembly candidates.
They sought a mandamus order compelling INEC to adhere to its regulations and guidelines, which included provisions for electronic result transmission.
Electronic transmission of results: How Federal High Court ruled in favour of Labour Party
Judge Peter Lifu of the Lagos Federal High Court granted the requested relief and.
The judge further directed INEC to employ impartial and qualified logistic companies, free from partisan affiliations, for the distribution of election materials.
Labour Party vs INEC: APC proceeds to Court of Appeal
In response to the High Court’s decision, the All Progressives Congress (APC) sought permission to appeal the ruling.
During the appeal process, the ruling party argued that INEC has discretionary powers to determine the mode of transmitting election results.
