In a recent interview with Arise Television, legal expert Fred Nzeakor affirmed that the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria grants the Federal High Court the authority to decide on the vacancy status of House of Assembly members' seats.
A screenshot of Fred Nzeakor from a video clip released by Arise Television on their X handle
Nzeakor explained, "The 1999 Constitution empowers the Federal High Court with the jurisdiction to determine if any seat of House of Assembly members are vacant." This statement sheds light on the ongoing legal proceedings concerning the status of certain legislative seats.
The matter of jurisdiction was recently addressed by a three-member judicial panel, which ruled to rest the issue of jurisdiction pending the determination of the substantive matter before the Federal High Court in Abuja. This decision explains the pivotal role of the Federal High Court in adjudicating disputes related to legislative vacancies.
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