ISSUANCE OF THE FEDERAL HIGH COURT (PRE-ELECTION) PRACTICE DIRECTIONS, 2026

FEDERAL HIGH COURT OF NIGERIA

PRESS RELEASE..

ISSUANCE OF THE FEDERAL HIGH COURT (PRE-ELECTION) PRACTICE DIRECTIONS, 2026.

The Federal High Court of Nigeria hereby notifies members of the Bar, political parties, litigants and the general public that the Honourable, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Hon. Justice John Terhemba Tsoho, OFR, has issued the Federal High Court (Pre-Election) Practice Directions, 2026.

The Practice Directions is intended to enhance the speedy, efficient, and fair determination of pre-election matters in line with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), the Electoral Act, 2026, and other applicable laws.

It is instructive that the current Practice Directions has repealed the 2022 version.

A copy of the Federal High Court (Pre-Election) Practice Directions, 2026 is attached to this Press Release for the guidance of all stakeholders.

Signed:
Dr. Catherine Oby Christopher.
Director of Information
Federal High Court of Nigeria

29 June 2026