Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has ignited fresh controversy by demanding that Nigerian courts stop determining election winners. Speaking on Arise Television’s Sunrise Daily this Wednesday, the activist lawyer argued that excessive judicial involvement makes a mockery of citizens’ electoral choices.
The timing matters. With general elections scheduled for January and February 2027, Falana expressed serious doubts about the judiciary’s readiness to handle electoral challenges. He pointed to recent patterns where courts, not voters, appear to have the final say in determining political leadership.
“We must stop the practice whereby the court determine the winners of the election in Nigeria,” Falana stated bluntly. He emphasized that the Independent National Electoral Commission and stakeholders must conduct proper elections free from irregularities that later invite judicial intervention. Courts should not hide behind technicalities to overturn the people’s popular choice, he insisted.
His comments come as political positioning intensifies ahead of 2027. The Presidency recently ed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over fuel subsidy flip-flops, exposing the heated rhetoric already characterizing the pre-election season. Whether Falana’s call for limited judicial involvement gains traction remains uncertain, but it’s sparked a conversation Nigeria can’t ignore.
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