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 support of a candidate for election to the office of President, Vice-President, Governor, Deputy Governor or membership of a legislative house or of a local government council.

[The definition of association in this Section is deleted by the Constitution of Federal Republic of Nigeria (First Alteration Act) 2010]

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