The Chief Justice of the Federal High Court, John Terhemba Tsoho has reportedly barred judges from entertaining cases bordering on the presidential election or the forthcoming swearing-in/inauguration ceremony. This is perhaps to ensure that nothing stops the inauguration of the 'President-elect' Bola Tinubu as the next president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. SaharaReporters gathered that the Chief Judge also directed that such cases pending in courts should be transferred to Abuja for review.
High Court Chief Justice Reportedly Bars Judges From Entertaining Presidential Election Cases Seeking To Stop Tinubu’s InaugurationSaharaReporters gathered that the Chief Judge also directed that such cases pending in courts should be transferred to Abuja for review.The Chief Justice of the Federal High Court, John Terhemba Tsoho has reportedly barred judges from entertaining cases bordering on the presidential election or the forthcoming swearing-in/inauguration ceremony.
"I have been directed by his Lordship Hon Justice M. G. Umar To forward the above referred case file to your office for the attention of the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court for further necessary action."In the suit which commenced by way of Originating Summons, brought pursuant to Order 3 Rules 6, 7 And 9 of the Federal High Court Rules 2019 and under the inherent jurisdiction of the honourable court, the applicant, formulated one question for the determination of the court.
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