In order to participate in the upcoming general election, the judges of the Federal High Court have announced that they will take a brief holiday.
According to a statement released on Tuesday and signed by Chief Judge John Tsoho, the break will start from February 22 to February 28..
Tsoho instructed divisional heads in Abuja, Lagos, and Port Harcourt to make sure that a judge is appointed to handle the legal requirements of the north, south-west, south south/south east geo-political zones.
“In view of the forthcoming 2023 general elections, your lordships are by this Circular letter permitted to observe a short break in order to perform your civic duties,” the circular reads.
“Your Lordships are to sit on Wednesday before proceeding on the break and shall resume work on February 28.
“The administrative Judges in the Abuja, Lagos and Port Harcourt Judicial Divisions, shall ensure that a judge is designated to cater for the north, south-west, south south/south east geo-political areas, respectively, regarding urgent matters during the period.”