Nigeria: INEC Asks Court to Vacate Order Halting Melaye's Recall Process

21 July 2017

Abuja — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to set aside an earlier order of the court suspending the process of recall of Senator Dino Melaye.

The electoral body is also seeking an order of court for the matter to be given accelerated hearing and that the matter be heard during the court's vacation period in the interest of justice.

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