Nigerian Evidence Act 2011

Section 178 - Parties to civil suits and their wives or husbands.

Subject to the exception applicable by virtue of section 165 of this Act, in all civil proceeding the parties to the suit, and the husband or wife of any party to the suit, shall be competent witnesses.

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