Section 105 Nigerian Electoral Act

Section 105 Electoral Act 2022 is about Procedure for nomination. It is under Part VI (Procedure for Election to Area Council) of the Act.

(1) If after the expiration of time for the delivery of nomination papers and the withdrawal of candidates for election of Councillors under this Act only one candidate remains duly nominated, that candidate shall be declared returned unopposed.

(2) If after the expiration of time for the delivery of nomination papers and the withdrawal of candidates for election of Councillors under this section more than one candidate remains duly nominated, a poll shall be taken in accordance with the provisions of this Act.

(3) Where at the close of nomination for election to the office of Chairman, only one candidate—
(a) has been nominated ; or
(b) remains nominated by reason of the disqualification, withdrawal, incapacitation, disappearance, or death of the other candidate, the Commission shall extend the time for nomination by seven days :
Provided that where after the extension, only one candidate remains validly nominated there shall be no further extension.