Chief Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun has sworn in 375 judges to handle election disputes for the 2027 general elections, warning them to stay fair.
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has officially sworn in 375 special judges who will be tasked with listening to and settling all legal fights, complaints, and court cases that will come up after people finish voting in the 2027 general elections.
The grand swearing-in ceremony and official oath-taking took place on Monday, November 9, 2026, inside the national judicial complex in Abuja, bringing together top lawyers, judicial leaders, and government officials from across the nation.
Out of the total number of 375 judges selected for this critical national assignment, 138 of them are experienced judges who have handled political court cases during past elections, while the remaining 237 judges will be taking on election court duties for the very first time in their judicial careers.
The main work of these newly sworn-in judges is to act as neutral referees for Nigeria’s democracy after the votes are counted.
If any politician, political party, or candidate feels that election results were rigged, that votes were stolen, or that the declared winner did not win according to the rules, they will take their evidence to these judges.
The judges will read all the petition papers, examine the evidence brought by all sides, and give final legal decisions based strictly on what Nigerian law says.
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Warning the new judges to stand firm and resist attempts by rich and powerful leaders to sway their decisions, Chief Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun stated:
“You must guard your integrity fiercely. Do not allow politicians, powerful individuals, political parties, or social media pressure to influence your decisions. Justice must be delivered without fear or favour.”
Warning lawyers and political parties against using bad legal tricks to slow down cases or cheat the system, the Chief Justice added:
“The judiciary will not tolerate unnecessary delays or dishonest legal tactics aimed at manipulating the judicial process. You must ensure that election petitions are handled with speed, fairness, and total transparency.”
The federal judicial leadership decided to select, swear in, and train these 375 judges early so that the court system will be fully ready to handle all disputes quickly without keeping the nation waiting.
According to the official electoral calendar, the presidential and National Assembly elections are fixed for January 16, 2027, while the governorship and state house of assembly elections will take place on February 6, 2027.
All 375 judges have immediately commenced intensive training workshops on electoral laws to ensure quick and fair judgment for all political parties.
Jennifer Baba is a journalist, international news correspondent, and writer at Moderncrux, where she covers artificial intelligence, fintech, emerging technologies, global politics, and international affairs. Based in Nigeria, she is passionate about transforming complex global developments into clear, engaging stories that inform and inspire readers.
