Section 229 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria (Updated)

Section 229 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria Section 229 of the Constitution of Nigeria 1999 is about Interpretation. It is under Chapter VI (The Executive) of the Act. In this Part of this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires – “association” and “political party” includes any association whose activities include canvassing for votes in […]

Section 228 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria (Updated)

Section 228 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria Section 228 of the Constitution of Nigeria 1999 is about Powers of the National Assembly with respect to political parties. It is under Chapter VI (The Executive) of the Act. The National Assembly may by law provide –(a) guidelines and rules to ensure internal democracy within political […]

Section 227 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria (Updated)

Section 227 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria Section 227 of the Constitution of Nigeria 1999 is about Prohibition of quasi-military organisations. It is under Chapter VI (The Executive) of the Act. No person or association shall retain, organise, train or equip any person or group of persons for the purpose of enabling them to […]

Section 226 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria (Updated)

Section 226 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria Section 226 of the Constitution of Nigeria 1999 is about Annual reports on finances. It is under Chapter VI (The Executive) of the Act. (1) The Independent National Electoral Commission shall in every year prepare and submit to the National Assembly a report on the accounts and […]

Section 225A of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria (Updated)

Section 225A of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria Section 225A of the Constitution of Nigeria 1999 is about De-registration of political party. It is under Chapter VI (The Executive) of the Act. The Independent National Electoral Commission shall have power to de-register a political party for-(a) breach of any of the requirements for registration; (b) […]

Section 225 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria (Updated)

Section 225 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria Section 225 of the Constitution of Nigeria 1999 is about Finances of political parties. It is under Chapter VI (The Executive) of the Act. (1) Every political party shall, at such times and in such manner as the Independent National Electoral Commission may require, submit to the […]

Section 224 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria (Updated)

Section 224 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria Section 224 of the Constitution of Nigeria 1999 is about Aims and objects. It is under Chapter VI (The Executive) of the Act. The programme as well as the aims and objects of a political party shall conform with the provisions of Chapter II of this Constitution. […]

Section 223 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria (Updated)

Section 223 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria Section 223 of the Constitution of Nigeria 1999 is about Constitution and rules of political parties. It is under Chapter VI (The Executive) of the Act. (1) The constitution and rules of a political party shall-(a) provide for the periodical election on a democratic basis of the […]

Section 222 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria (Updated)

Section 222 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria Section 222 of the Constitution of Nigeria 1999 is about Restriction on formation of political parties. It is under Chapter VI (The Executive) of the Act. No association by whatever name called shall function as a party, unless –(a) the names and addresses of its national officers […]

Section 221 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria (Updated)

Section 221 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria Section 221 of the Constitution of Nigeria 1999 is about Prohibition of political activities by certain associations. It is under Chapter VI (The Executive) of the Act. No association, other than a political party, shall canvass for votes for any candidate at any election or contribute to […]