Examination of the Role of a Legal Adviser to a Political Party in Handling Electoral Disputes and Litigations in Nigeria

Abstract

A legal adviser to a political party plays a significant role in the running of the political party. The roles of 
a legal adviser to a political party include but are not limited to being the custodian of the party's legal 
framework, ensuring that its activities comply with the law to prevent disputes and electoral sanctions. His 
role includes handling of electoral disputes and litigations among other roles. Political parties in Nigeria 
are essential vehicles for political representation, bound by law to function democratically and adhere to 
regulatory frameworks. Failure to comply with these requirements often leads to legal disputes and 
sanctions. In this article, we examined the concepts of legal adviser, political party and electoral disputes 
and litigations as well as the theoretical frameworks in handling electoral disputes and litigations. We 
equally examined in details the role of a legal adviser as it relates to handling of electoral disputes and 
litigations. This writer used doctrinal research methodology in writing this article. This article will go a 
long way in provoking further discussions on the topic and it will help in strengthening our democratic 
institution.