The Federal High Court of Nigeria has announced the issuance of the Federal High Court (Pre-Election) Practice Directions (Amendment), 2026, aimed at strengthening the speedy, efficient, and fair resolution of pre-election cases across the country.
The amendment was approved by the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Hon. Justice John Terhemba Tsoho, OFR, and revises the Federal High Court (Pre-Election) Practice Directions, 2026, which originally came into effect on June 26, 2026.
According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Director of Information of the Federal High Court, Dr. Catherine Oby Christopher, the amended Practice Directions were made pursuant to Sections 254 and 285(9), (10), and (14) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), as well as Sections 29(5) and 88(2) of the Electoral Act, 2026, alongside other enabling legal provisions.
The court stated that the amendment is designed to further improve the handling of pre-election matters in line with constitutional provisions, the Electoral Act, 2026, and other applicable laws.
It noted that the revised Practice Directions will facilitate the timely and equitable determination of disputes arising from the electoral process, thereby promoting judicial efficiency and adherence to due process.
The Federal High Court also disclosed that a copy of the Federal High Court (Pre-Election) Practice Directions (Amendment), 2026 has been attached to the official press release for public reference.
The statement was signed by Dr. Catherine Oby Christopher, Director of Information, Federal High Court of Nigeria, and dated July 15, 2026.
