Nigeria, July 1 -- The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, John Tsoho, has issued new guidelines for the hearing of pre-election cases, introducing stricter timelines for filing and hearing suits while directing court registries nationwide to remain open on weekends and public holidays to receive pre-election filings.

The Federal High Court (Pre-Election) Practice Directions, seen by PREMIUM TIMES on Wednesday, show that the new rules, signed by Mr Tsoho on 26 June, took effect on 29 June.

Mr Tsoho repealed the Federal High Court (Pre-Election) Practice Directions, 2022. He issued the new guidelines pursuant to Sections 254 and 285 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), as well as Sections 29(5) and 88(2) of the Electoral Act, 2026....