Supreme Courts Ignores Wike’s Holiday Order
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The Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal on Friday carried on with proceedings despite a public holiday declared by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike ahead of the Area Council elections in Abuja.
LIST OF APPLICATIONS FOR REGULARISATION OF AREA COUNCIL LAND DOCUMENTS NULLIFIED/CANCELLED BY THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF FCT
The two courts heard pending matters and delivered rulings as scheduled.
LIST OF APPLICATIONS FOR REGULARISATION OF AREA COUNCIL LAND DOCUMENTS NULLIFIED/CANCELLED BY THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF FCT
Senior lawyers appeared before the appellate courts, where panels handled contract disputes and other cases.
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In contrast, activities at the Federal High Court and the FCT High Court were mostly stalled.
The FCT High Court complied with the directive, while judges at the Federal High Court did not sit even though courtrooms were opened.
Wike had declared the holiday to allow residents prepare for Saturday’s polls.
The move has stirred debate within the capital.
The Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre criticised the decision, saying no clear legal basis was given for the shutdown.
The group warned that while voter turnout is important, public decisions must be lawful and measured, noting that the announcement disrupted daily life for many residents.
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