CJN Warns Lawyers Against Forum Shopping Ahead Of Elections, Says It Risks Conflicting Court Orders

CJN Warns Lawyers Against Forum Shopping Ahead Of Elections, Says It Risks Conflicting Court Orders

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, however, disclosed that the Supreme Court handled 2,456 matters during the 2025/2026 legal year and delivered 411 judgments.

CJN Warns Lawyers Against Forum Shopping in Political Cases

By John Azu The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has urged lawyers to uphold professional responsibility in political and electoral disputes, warning against forum shopping and the…

‘It can result in conflicting orders’ — CJN warns lawyers against forum shopping ahead of 2027 elections

Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), has warned lawyers against forum shopping in political and electoral disputes ahead of the 2027 elections.   Delivering her address at the special session of the Supreme Court marking the commencement of the 2026/2027 legal year on Monday, Kekere-Ekun said forum shopping by lawyers could lead to conflicting court orders and undermine the administration of justice.   “They must therefore exerci…

2027: CJN Warns Against Multiple Suits, Conflicting Rulings

Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has warned judges and lawyers against conduct capable of undermining the integrity of the judiciary ahead of the 2027 general elections, particularly the practice of forum shopping in politically sensitive cases. Kekere-Ekun issued the warning on Monday in Abuja during a special session of the Supreme Court marking […] 2027: CJN Warns Against Multiple Suits, Conflicting Rulings is first publ…

CJN Warns Against Forum Shopping, Shields Judicial Appointments

The Chief Justice of Nigeria has called for greater professional responsibility from lawyers handling political and electoral disputes, warning that forum sh...