The recent Supreme Court judgement in Total Exploration & Production (Nig) Ltd v. Okwu & Ors provides clarity on the controversy surrounding the competence of an application filed by multiple applicants to enforce their rights under the Fundamental Rights (Enforcement Procedure) Rules, 2009.

This article by TEMPLARS’ Olufemi Oyewole and Abiola Lawal, examines the stance of the Supreme Court permitting applicants with a common cause to file a joint Fundamental Rights action.

This decision highlights the recent attitude of the Supreme Court in adopting a purposive approach in interpreting laws and ensuring that substantial justice is prioritized in Fundamental Right actions.

If you require any clarifications, please contact any of the key contacts in the article.