HB115 - A bill to to Confer Jurisdiction on the Federal High Court to try Offences arising from Violations of the Provisions of the Electoral Act | Legis360

HB115 Awaiting Cmtt Report House of Reps Judiciary

A bill to to Confer Jurisdiction on the Federal High Court to try Offences arising from Violations of the Provisions of the Electoral Act

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Legislative Journey

First Reading

18 Jul 2023
Second Reading

25 Mar 2025
Committee Report

Not yet reached

Constitutional Review
Third Reading

Not yet reached
Current Status

Awaiting Cmtt Report

Summary & Analysis

This bill seeks to alter the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) to enable the Federal High Court to exercise concurrent jurisdiction with the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory and the High Courts of states with respect to the prosecution of offenses arising from the violation of the provisions of the Electoral Act and any other related act of the National Assembly with respect to electoral matters.

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