An Examination of the Exegesis of Computation of Time in Pre-Election and Election Matters in Nigeria
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By: Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi SAN, FCIArb (U.K) (Notary Public)
& Dr. S. A. T. Abubakar
The Nigerian legal system has, over the years, developed a reputation for its strict insistence that electoral disputes must not only be resolved justly, but swiftly. In this context, the computation of time assumes a jurisdictional character; once the law prescribes a timeframe, the courts are bound to obey it with mathematical precision, regardless of the equities of any particular case.
This article examines the exegesis surrounding the computation of time in electoral matters, providing a systematic survey of the constitutional, statutory, and procedural provisions that govern it. It further analyses the relevant jurisprudence that has clarified these rules and reflects on the practical and jurisprudential challenges encountered in their application.
Tempus regit actum
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