Supreme Court reserves judgment on INEC’s appeal over Electoral Act 2026 provisions on party primaries and membership registers. The Supreme Court has reserved judgment in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) appeal over the Electoral Act 2026. The case centres on provisions covering political party primaries and membership registers. A seven-member panel heard arguments from…
Seyi Makinde, the governor of Oyo state, has criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for recognising a faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by David Mark without reading the certified true copy (CTC) of the Supreme Court judgment. The five-man panel of the apex had unanimously set aside the ruling of the…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has updated its party leaders portal to reflect David Mark and Rauph Aregbesola as the national chairman and secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The latest development follows the Supreme Court’s judgment on Friday, which vacated the Appeal Court’s earlier ruling ordering INEC to maintain the status quo…
Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president, has expressed concern over the delay by the Supreme Court in delivering judgment on the leadership crisis in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), warning that it could undermine Nigeria’s democracy. In a post on X on Tuesday, Atiku said the situation poses a threat to the country’s democratic process, particularly ahead…
The Supreme Court rejected a request from California Republicans to block the state’s new congressional map. This decision allowed California to proceed with districts designed to benefit Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections. The court issued a one-sentence order without public dissents. Background on Redistricting California voters approved Proposition 50 in November 2025. The measure…
Venezuela’s Supreme Court acted quickly on January 4, 2026. It appointed Vice President Delcy Rodríguez as interim president. This move followed the U.S. detention of President Nicolás Maduro. The court cited the need for continuity during Maduro’s forced absence. Additionally, the ruling draws from Article 223 of the Venezuelan Constitution. It ensures national security and…
The Supreme Court has reaffirmed the death sentence imposed on Maryam Sanda for the killing of her husband, Bilyamin Bello, in 2017. Sanda is the daughter-in-law of a former national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Court Rejects Appeal in 4–1 Decision In a 4–1 judgment, a five-member panel of justices dismissed her appeal….
