Section 296 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria

Section 296 of the Constitution of Nigeria 1999 is about Interpretation. It is under Part IV (Supplemental) of Chapter VII (The Judicature) of the Constitution.

In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, “office”, when used with reference to the validity of an election to an office, includes the office of President of the Federation, Vice-President of the Federation and Governor or Deputy Governor of a State but does not include the office of President of the Senate, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Speaker of a House of Assembly or any office established by this Constitution.

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