A total of 257 judges will hear petitions arising from the 2023 general elections in Nigeria, according to a list by the National Judicial Council (NJC).
Proceedings at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal and State Election Petition Tribunals are expected to commence fully in May after the Worker’s Day holiday.
Nigerians have shifted their attention to the tribunals as aggrieved candidates in the February 25 and March 18 contests attempt to overturn victories.
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued Certificates of Return to all winners of various positions.
Already, hundreds of petitions have been filed to challenge the outcome of the presidential, National Assembly, governorship and state assembly polls.
A document obtained on Friday by News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) indicated that the judges were drawn from different states High Court, Federal High Court, FCT High Court and the National Industrial Court across the country, including the National Industrial Court.
The document noted that the judges “will be responsible for adjudicating disputes arising from the general elections into various offices.”
The judges from Abia State include C.O. Onyeabo, Ory Zik-Ikeorha, C.H. Ahuchaogu, A.O. Chijioke, K.C.J. Okereke, L.T.C. Eruba, Benson Anya, Nweke Philomena, A.O. Phoeba, and C.K. Nwankwo.
Those from Adamawa State include Justices H.N.H. Joda, B.I. Ladukiya, Musa Usman, K.L. Samuel, A.J. Balami and K.Z.U. Modibbo.
The judges from Akwa Ibom State include P.P. Idiong, A.D. Odokwo, O.A. Okon, F.J. Ibanga, and N.M. Obot.
From Benue State are Justices W.I. Kpochi, T.A. Kume, T.T. Asua, P.T. Kwahar, M.T. Ugar, A.I. Ityonyman, M.M. Odinya, and I. Muhammed.
From Borno State are Justices H.Y. Mshelia, A.Z. Musa, U.S. Sakwa, M.G. Abubakar and Binta Othman.
The judges from Cross River State are F.N. Isoni, E.O. Abua, O.I. Ofem, A.A. Ewah, U.A. Ibrahim, E.I. Ebri, I.B. Etape, and E.A. Ubua.
From Delta State are Justices A.O. Apkovi, F.N. Azinge, C.N. Ogadi, E.N. Ejiro, T.O. Uloho, M.O. Omovie, C.O. Emifoniye, and C.I. Dafe (Delta State).
From Ebonyi State are Justices H.A. Njoku, B.A.N Ogbu, N.E. Nwibo, C.E. Eze, I.P. Chima, O. Elekwa, T.A. Achom, and U. Onwosi.
The judges from Edo State are Justices V.O. Eboreime, J.O. Okeaya, Irele-Ifijeh, V.O.A. Oviawe, I.P. Braimoh, and T.I. Eghe-Abe.
From Ekiti State are Justices A.L. Ogunmoye, A.A. Adeleye, L.O. Ogundana, E.B. Omotoso, A.O. Familoni, J.A. Apuabi, and O.O. Oluboyede.
From Enugu State are Justices R.O. Odugu, E.N. Oluedo, N.R. Oji, C.A.B. Onaga, U.J. Nweze, and E.N. Alukwu.
From Kaduna State are Justices E.Y.B. Lolo, K. Dabo, M.T. Rashid, M.N. Sidi, A.Y. John, and E. Michael.
From Kano State are Justices M. Yusuf Ubale, A.A. Amina, I.M.M Karaye, N. Saminu, J.S. Suleiman, S.A. Maryam, S.M. Ado, and A.A. Maiwada.
Justice A.B. Abdullahi, Justice A.K. Tukur, Justice I.W. Baraka, Justice B.U. Safiya, Justice I.I. Mashi, Justice L. Umar, Justice A. Yarima, and Justice M.D. Hadiza (Katsina State).
Justice A.M. Abubakar, Justice A.Y. Birnin Kudu, Justice I. Ya’u, and Justice N. Zargina (Jigawa State).
Justice M.U. Dogondaji, Justice A.G. Sifawa, Justice M. Mohammed, Justice S. Shehu, Justice M.A. Sambo, Justice D.Y. Danjega, Justice B.Y. Tambuwa, and Justice B. Ibrahim (Sokoto State).
Justice B.M. Tukur, Justice H. Mikailu, Justice B.M. Kucheri, Justice I.H. Ismaila, Justice U. AbdulNasir, Justice S.G. G/Bore, and Justice B. Rabi (Zamfara State).
Justice U. Abubakar, Justice N.I. Umar, Justice S.B. Shuaibu, Justice F.H. Bunza, Justice S.K. Manya, Justice A.S. Bello, Justice S.U. Mukhtar, and Justice U.A. S/Kudu (Kebbi State).
From Taraba State: Justice S. Haruna, Justice A.B. Abbare, Justice C.J. Katabs, Justice M.A. Badamasi, Mrs E. Tata (CM) and Mr K.A.A. Yara (UAC)
From Yobe State: Justice M.Z. Usman, Justice K.B. Yusuf, Justice M. Kyari, Justice H.L. Musa, Justice H.S. Tahir, Justice K.M.B Inuwa, and Justice A.K. Kime.
From Gombe State: Justice A.M. Yakubu, Justice H.H. Kereng, Justice S.Y. Abubakar, Justice M. Fatima, Justice D.S. Sikkam, Justice M.A. Haruna, Justice B.H. Abbayo, and Justice M.I. Gombe.
Justice F. Ajayi, Justice S. Umar, Justice M.M. Gwatana, Justice A.S. Husaini, Justice S. Zubayru, Justice B. Aina, and Justice D. Yakubu (Kogi State).
Justice M.O. Opara, Justice G.C. Aguma, Justice F. Onyiri, Justice L.T. Senewo, Justice F.A. Fiberesima, Justice L. Ngbor-Abina, Justice O.D. Gbasam, and Justice S.S. Popnen (Rivers State).
Justice A.I. Ashom, Justice N.J. Dadi, Justice T. Zololo, Justice G.M. Kamyal, Justice V. Dadom, Justice D.S. Damulak, Justice S.S. Fomber, Justice B.M. Bassi (Plateau State).
Justice R.G. Soji, Justice A.M. Mainoma, Justice S.A. Ayiwulu, Justice A.A. Ozegyu, Justice M.A. Ramat, Justice J.K. Kurape, and Justice A.T. Chanbo (Nasarawa State).
Justice M. Abdullahi, Justice S.T. Zainab, Justice Y.G. Bilkisu, Justice I. Usman, Justice I. Hauwa Kulu, Justice L.M. Amina, and Justice M.I. Khadijat (Niger State).
From Lagos State: Justice M.O. Obadina, Justice J.E. Oyefeso, Justice A.O. Opesanwo, Justice L.B.L. Akapo, Justice J.A. Kudirat, Justice S.S. Ogunsanya, Justice I.O. Akinkugbe, and Justice O.A. Adamson.
From Ogun State: Justice C.C. Ogunsanya, Justice O. Ogunfowora, Justice A.A.S. Femi, Justice A.O. Araba, Justice A.A. Adewole, Mr I.O. Awofeso (CM) and Mr D.I. Dipeolu (CM)
From Osun State: Justice A.A. Ajeibe, Justice A.O. Ayoola, Justice K.M. Akano, Justice A.L. Adegoke, Justice M.O. Agboola, Justice S.A. Oke, Justice M.O. Okediya, and Justice A.O. Adenji.
From Ondo State: Justice O.A. Osadebay, Justice P.O. Ikujuni, Justice W.R. Olamide, Justice O. Sunday, Justice J.O. Abe, Justice A. Enikuomehin, Justice T.M. Adedipe, and Justice A.E. Akeredolu.
Justice G.A. Sunmonu, Justice O.M. Fadeyi, Justice E.O. Ajayi, Justice M.L. Owolabi, Justice M.I. Sule, Justice L.A. Ganiyu, Justice B.A. Taiwo, and Justice O.A. Adetujoye (Oyo State).
Justice A.A. Adebara, Justice A.S. Halima, Justice A. Gegele, Justice F.D. Lawal, Justice J.Z. Umar, Justice M.A. Oniye, Mrs O.I. Olabisi, and Justice K. Abdul-Latif (Kwara State).
Justice L.C. Azuama, Justice K.A. Ojiako, Justice B.C. Iheka, Justice S.I. Okpara, Justice V.I Onyeka, Justice E.N. Eke, Justice K.A Leweanya, and Justice J.I. Obichere (Imo State).
From Bayelsa: Justice J.B. Egele, and Justice TY Abasi
From the Federal Capital Territory High Court: Justice M.E. Anenih, Justice O.A. Adeniyi, Justice A.I. Kutigi, Justice A.O. Otaluka, Justice Y Halilu, Justice A.O. Ebong, Justice B. Hassan, Justice E. Enenche, and Justice A.S. Usman.
From the Federal High Court: Justice A.A. Okeke, Justice M.A. Onytenu, Justice H.R.A. Shagari, and Justice J.O. Abdulmalik.
For the National Industrial Court: Justice I.S. Galadima, Justice S.H. Danjidda, and Justice K.D. Damuak.
