Nigeria’s Supreme Court has declared that it is not mandatory for a presidential candidate to secure 25% of the votes in Abuja before being declared President. The landmark judgment was delivered today by Justice Okoro.
Justice Okoro’s ruling emphasized the equality of the people of Abuja with the rest of Nigeria, stating that they are not to be treated differently based on this electoral requirement.
This decision is expected to have significant implications for future elections in the country. More comprehensive details on this historic judgment will be provided at a later time.