Electoral law lies at the intersection of constitutional governance, political participation, and judicial oversight. At Smith & Partners LP, we provide formidable legal support in navigating Nigeria's complex electoral landscape. Our firm advises political parties, candidates, election observers, NGOs, and public institutions on a wide range of electoral matters, including pre-election disputes, post-election litigation, internal party democracy, and compliance with electoral guidelines.
Our election law team is composed of seasoned litigators and constitutional law experts who have appeared before election tribunals, appellate courts, and the Supreme Court. We combine legal precision with political sensitivity, ensuring that each client's interests are protected with tact and tenacity.
One of our Partners was a member of the legal team for the APC Governorship and National & State Houses of Assembly Election Petition Team — Lagos (2023) — while also representing Labour Party, Peoples Democratic Party, Accord, and their candidates in other states in several pre-election and election petitions. Our Partner was involved from strategy development and advisory through drafting of processes, witness preparation, evidence evaluation, and final address drafting and adoption, complying throughout with the strict time requirements of election matters.
We are currently advising a senatorial candidate challenging the outcome of the most recent general elections on grounds of electoral malpractice and irregularities in collation. Our representation includes analysis of BVAS data, voter register anomalies, and procurement of expert witness testimony.
Our firm also provides advisory services to political parties on internal primaries, candidate nomination procedures, and INEC compliance. We recently helped a major political party resolve a pre-election crisis arising from parallel primaries, ensuring timely submission of valid nominations and avoidance of disqualification.
Electoral matters are highly time-bound, sensitive, and technically demanding. Our approach is proactive, confidential, and always aligned with the constitutional and democratic interests of our clients. Whether you are contesting an election, defending a mandate, or seeking legal clarity on electoral procedures, Smith & Partners LP offers world-class representation grounded in integrity, strategy, and advocacy.
