Election petitions: Reps adopt digital delivery for court papers

Nigeria’s House of Representatives passes an Electoral Act amendment to allow digital service of election petitions via email and SMS for the 2027 polls.

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April 29, 2026 · 15:15 · 5 min read

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Nigeria’s House of Representatives passes an Electoral Act amendment to allow digital service of election petitions via email and SMS for the 2027 polls.

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