Landmark Pre-Election Victory: APC v. Pastor Kenneth Asekhome
All Progressives Congress (APC) v. Pastor Kenneth Asekhome & 2 Ors is a groundbreaking pre-election matter that established important precedent regarding the limits of judicial intervention in internal political party affairs.
This case demonstrates our expertise in navigating the complex intersection of electoral law and political party administration. It now stands as a leading authority on judicial intervention in internal party affairs.
The Core Issue
The crux of this case was whether the court has the power to decide for the APC where it should locate its Secretariat in Edo State. This was particularly significant because there were two factions of the APC in the State at the time, and the winner of this case would have the right to determine the party's official secretariat location.
Our Legal Strategy
We were engaged by the APC to represent their interests. Though we faced an initial setback at the Federal High Court, we mounted a successful appeal. Our arguments at the Court of Appeal were compelling and resulted in a complete reversal of the lower court's decision.
Legal Significance
This case is now considered a locus classicus (authoritative case) regarding the power of courts to intervene in the location of political party secretariats in Nigeria. It has been cited in subsequent cases dealing with similar issues and has helped clarify the boundaries of judicial authority in political party matters.
Author
Commonwealth Law Attorneys
Publisher
Commonwealth Law Attorneys is a 21st century fully integrated law firm in Nigeria with offices in Abuja and Benin City. We provide top quality legal services across all areas of law.
