CRITICAL EXAMINATION OF THE RULES OF INTERPRETATION OF STATUTE VIS-AVIS SECTION 134 OF 1999 CONSTITUTION OF THE FEDRAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA

This research focuses on the critical examination of the rule of Interpretation of statute vis-a-vis Section 134 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (CFRN) as amended. The contention existing in the political and legal space after the 2023 presidential general election, bordering on the mandatoriness of 25% of votes cast in the FCT is a novel one in the Nigerian Electoral history. Using the doctrinal/library base methodology, this research investigates canons of Interpretation of Statute as it relates to Section 134(2)(b) 1999 CFRN. The new purposive approach of Interpretating a statute, which encompasses liberal Interpretation of constitution is treated with utmost legal precision as the recent presidential election tribunal position is reviewed. The rationale behind divided opinions x-ray alongside brief theories and presumption that goes with Interpretations. It is reveal that the said section is unprecise, unclear and ambiguous to the common man, therefore there is a need for constitutional amendment. The recommendation is necessary so that justice will not only be done but seen as done in our democratic society.