The Federal High Court has issued the Federal High Court (Pre-Election) Practice Directions (Amendment), 2026, as part of efforts to further strengthen the speedy and efficient determination of pre-election disputes.

In a press release issued on Wednesday, the Director of Information of the Federal High Court, Dr Catherine Oby Christopher, said the amendment was approved by the Chief Judge, Justice John Terhemba Tsoho.

According to the statement, the amended Practice Directions revised the initial Federal High Court (Pre-Election) Practice Directions, 2026, which came into effect on June 26, 2026.

The court explained that the amendment was made pursuant to Sections 254 and 285(9), (10) and (14) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), Sections 29(5) and 88(2) of the Electoral Act, 2026, and other enabling legal provisions.

It stated that the revised Practice Directions are aimed at enhancing the speedy, efficient and fair determination of pre-election matters in line with the Constitution, the Electoral Act, 2026, and other applicable laws.

The Federal High Court noted that the amended Practice Directions are intended to build on the objectives of the original rules by ensuring that pre-election disputes are handled promptly and effectively, given the time-sensitive nature of electoral litigation.

The court also disclosed that a copy of the Federal High Court (Pre-Election) Practice Directions (Amendment), 2026 had been printed.