HARUNA SIMON TSAMMANI, J.C.A. (Delivering the Leading Judgment): This appeal was initiated by a Notice of Appeal filed on the 31st day of January, 2022 against the judgment of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory delivered on the 19th day of January, 2022 in Suit No: FCT/HC/CV/1809/2021.
By an Originating Summons which was filed in the Court below, the Appellants as Plaintiffs beseeched the Court to answer the following questions:
Whether the defendant; Independent National Electoral Commission has the power to reject and/or fail to publish any candidate of a political party brought for submission not later than 60 days before the date appointed for general election vis-a-vis the provision of Section 31(1) of the Electoral Act, 2010 as amended.
Whether the non-publication of the Governorship candidate of the claimant in Anambra State by the defendant is not ultra-vires the power of the defendant by virtue of Section 31(1) of the Electoral Act, 2010 (as amended).
Whether the De…