Court dismisses NDC suit against Electoral Act eligibility rules

Federal High Court dismisses NDC’s suit challenging the Electoral Act 2026 provisions on candidate qualification, affirming its consistency with the Consti

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August 4, 2026 · 14:15 · 5 min read

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Federal High Court dismisses NDC’s suit challenging the Electoral Act 2026 provisions on candidate qualification, affirming its consistency with the Consti

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Court dismisses NDC suit against Electoral Act eligibility rules