Section 139 Nigerian Electoral Act

Section 139 Electoral Act 2022 is about Legal representation of Commission. It is under Part VIII (Determination of Election Petitions Arising From Elections) of the Act.

(1) Where the Commission has been joined as a respondent in an election petition, a legal officer of the Commission or a legal practitioner engaged by the Commission shall represent the Commission at the Tribunal or Court.

(2) A private legal practitioner or legal officer engaged by the Commission under subsection (1) shall be entitled to be paid such professional fees or honorarium, as the case may be, to be determined by the Commission.