Section 82 Nigerian Electoral Act

Section 82 Electoral Act 2022 is about Notice of convention, congress. It is under Part V (Political Parties) of the Act.

(1) Every registered political party shall give the Commission at least 21 days’ notice of any convention,
congress, conference or meeting convened for the purpose of “merger” and electing members of its
executive committees, other governing bodies or nominating candidates for any of the elective offices
specified under this Act.

(2) The Commission may, with or without prior notice to the political party attend and observe any
convention, congress, conference or meeting which is convened by a political party for the purpose of —
(a) electing members of its executive committees or other governing bodies ;
(b) nominating candidates for an election at any level ; and
(c) approving a merger with any other registered political party.

(3) The election of members of the executive committee or other governing body of a political party,
including the election to fill a vacant position in any of the aforesaid bodies, shall be conducted in a
democratic manner and allowing for all members of the party or duly elected delegates to vote in support
of a candidate of their choice.

(4) Notice of any congress, conference or meeting for the purpose of nominating candidates for Area
Council elections shall be given to the Commission at least 21 days before such congress, conference or
meeting.

(5) Failure of a political party to notify the Commission as stated in subsection (1) shall render the
convention, congress, conference or meeting invalid.