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The ECOWAS Court dismissed a challenge to a Nigerian governorship election for lack of jurisdiction over electoral matters absent human rights violations.
ECOWAS Court – Jurisdiction – Human rights – Electoral matters – Right to participate in government – Whether electoral irregularities or alleged disenfranchisement by vote transfer give rise to justiciable human rights claims under international instruments – Admissibility – Cause of action – Distinction between electoral disputes and human rights violations.
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