Why Do Court Cases After Elections Take So Long To Decide?
By Webnigerians • Saturday 20th September 2025 Politics & Governance 14 views
Why Do Court Cases After Elections Take So Long To Decide?

After most elections we enter long tribunal seasons. Why do the cases drag, and what reforms could speed up justice without cutting fairness?

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@joshuaadedeji • Saturday 20th September 2025

These cases drag because the record is huge, witnesses are many, and procedure is heavy. Courts must balance speed with fairness, so timelines stretch, especially when parties file multiple interlocutory applications. Logistics also bite: poor transcription, limited judges, and late filings slow everything. Practical reforms: strict page limits and e filing, certified digital evidence portals, better funding for research clerks, and sanctions for frivolous motions. Citizens can push for statutory time caps with real consequences and for pre election internal party justice that reduces post election litigation. Justice delayed harms democracy, but justice rushed without diligence also creates fresh crises. The goal is disciplined speed.

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