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Ojukwu V. Onwudiwe (1984) CLR 2© (SC)

Judgement delivered on February 17th 1984

Brief

  • Nullification of election
  • Electoral malpractice
  • Returning officers

Facts

The matter concerned candidates at the Senatorial election to fill the Onitsha senatorial seat and the conduct of it by the Federal electoral Commission in August, 1983.

The matter concerned candidates at the Senatorial election to fill the Onitsha senatorial seat and the conduct of it by the Federal electoral Commission in August, 1983.

Judgment was given for the petitioner/appellant against the 1st respondent only and dismissed his (the petitioner’s) claim against the others.

The Court of Appeal allowed the appeal of the defendant/respondent and set aside the trial Judge’s judgment.

The petitioner appealed to the Supreme Court.

Issues

Is there any inconsistency in the judgment of the court of first instance...

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