The President of the Court of Appeal Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem has constituted the National and State House of Assembly Election petitions tribunal for Anambra State.
The mandate of the tribunal is to hear and determine petitions that may arise from the Anambra State National Assembly election of February 25, 2023,and that of the House of Assembly slated for March 11,2023, respectively.
The development is in line with the provisions of section 285, paragraphs one and two of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended and paragraph 133 (3b) of the Electoral Act 2022.
Mensem encouraged those wishing to file an election petition,to do so and expect speedy justice.
Mercy Chukwudiebere
