Section 101 Nigerian Electoral Act

Section 101 Electoral Act 2022 is about Qualification. It is under Part VI (Procedure for Election to Area Council) of the Act.

A person shall be qualified for election under this Part of this Act if he or she—
(a) is a citizen of Nigeria ;
(b) is registered as a voter ;
(c) has attained the age of 25 years for Councillor and 30 years for Chairman and Vice Chairman ;
(d) is educated up to at least School Certificate level or its equivalent ; and
(e) is a member of a political party and is sponsored by that party.