Section 142 Electoral Act 2026

Section 142 of the Nigerian Electoral Act 2026 is about Legal representation of Commission. It provides as follows:

(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
to be determined by the Commission.