The 1999 Constitution provides the requirements necessary for an individual to be able to run for the Office of a Member of the House of Representatives in Nigeria. These are briefly discussed below: Citizenship – The first and most important is that the...
Understanding the Nigerian Constitution This was a newsletter sent to the subscribers of our weekly newsletter on November 15, 2022 One of the most frequents ways we get asked questions on our platform is ‘what does the constitution say about ….’ or ‘this happened to...
Why Every Nigerian Needs a Will A will is a legal document that lets you decide what happens with your estate after you die. Yet, according to a recent survey, about 4 in 5 Nigerians don’t have a will. If you’re among them, you should know that there are many reasons...
Election Petition Process Petitions against the decision of a presidential election are filed at the Court of Appeal – which is the designated election petition tribunal for Presidential elections. The process for the election petition tribunal is contained in...
Note to the Lawpadi Network – March 22, 2023 PETER OBI & LABOUR PARTY V INEC, BOLA TINUBU, APC, & KASHIM SHETTIMA Both of the leading opposition candidates have filed their petitions challenging the election of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (BAT) as the...
