# Nigerian electoral and party legal challenges

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nigerian-electoral-and-party-legal-challenges
> Updated: 2026-08-13T10:25:13.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2.

Legal challenges regarding electoral processes and party candidacy have emerged in Nigeria. In Abuja, the Federal High Court dismissed a lawsuit by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) attempting to declare specific sections of the Electoral Act 2026 unconstitutional, ruling that the contested provisions complement the 1999 Constitution.

In Rivers State, a separate challenge by an African Democratic Congress (ADC) aspirant against a party candidate selection was dismissed after the plaintiff’s counsel applied to withdraw the suit. The withdrawal followed internal party reconciliation efforts aimed at maintaining unity for upcoming elections.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-13: Court dismisses ADC candidate challenge in Rivers State

A Federal High Court has dismissed a lawsuit by ADC aspirant Legborsi Nwiabu challenging Bright Nulee’s candidacy for the Rivers State House of Assembly.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/court-dismisses-adc-candidate-challenge-in-rivers-state

### 2026-08-04: Nigeria Federal High Court Dismisses NDC Challenge to Electoral Act Sections 138 and 77(5)

Nigeria’s Federal High Court dismissed the NDC’s suit against Electoral Act sections 138 and 77(5), ruling they align with the 1999 Constitution and striking out claims due to procedural flaws.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/federal-high-court-in-abuja-dismisses-political-party-lawsuits

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