Section 39 Electoral Act 2026 Section 39 of the Nigerian Electoral Act 2026 is about Uncontested election. It provides as follows: (1) Where after the expiration of time for delivery of nomination papers, withdrawal of candidates and the extension of time as provided for in this Act there is only one person who is validly…

Section 38 Electoral Act 2026 Section 38 of the Nigerian Electoral Act 2026 is about When poll is required. It provides as follows: A poll shall take place in accordance with the provisions of this Act in the case of an election to — (a) the office of President or Governor of a State, whether…

Section 37 Electoral Act 2026 Section 37 of the Nigerian Electoral Act 2026 is about Contested election. It provides as follows: Subject to any other provision of this Act, if after the latest time for the delivery ofnomination papers and the withdrawal of candidates for an election under this Act more than one person remains…

Section 36 Electoral Act 2026 Section 36 of the Nigerian Electoral Act 2026 is about Failure of nomination. It provides as follows: Where at the close of nomination there is no candidate validly nominated, theCommission shall extend the time for nomination and fix a new date for theelection.

Section 35 Electoral Act 2026 Section 35 of the Nigerian Electoral Act 2026 is about Invalidity of multiple nomination. It provides as follows: Where a candidate knowingly allows himself to be nominated by more than onepolitical party or in more than one constituency, his nomination shall be void.

Section 34 Electoral Act 2026 Section 34 of the Nigerian Electoral Act 2026 is about Death of a candidate. It provides as follows: (1) Where after the time for the delivery of nomination paper and before the commencement of the poll, a nominated candidate dies, the Chief ElectoralCommissioner shall, being satisfied of the fact of…

Section 33 Electoral Act 2026 Section 33 of the Nigerian Electoral Act 2026 is about Political parties changing candidates. It provides as follows: A political party shall not be allowed to change or substitute its candidate whosename has been submitted under Section 29 of this Act, except in the case of death or withdrawal by…

Section 32 Electoral Act 2026 Section 32 of the Nigerian Electoral Act 2026 is about Publication of nomination. It provides as follows: (1) The Commission shall, at least 60 days before the day of the election, publish by displaying or causing to be displayed at the relevant office or offices of theCommission and on the…

Section 31 Electoral Act 2026 Section 31 of the Nigerian Electoral Act 2026 is about Withdrawal of candidate. It provides as follows: A candidate may withdraw his candidature by notice in writing signed by himtogether with a sworn affidavit delivered personally by the candidate to the political party that nominated him for the election and…

Section 30 Electoral Act 2026 Section 30 of the Nigerian Electoral Act 2026 is about Prohibition of double nomination. It provides as follows: (1) A candidate for an election shall be nominated in writing by such number ofpersons whose names appear on the register of voters in the constituency as theCommission may prescribe. (2) A…