Section 26 Electoral Act 2026

Section 26 of the Nigerian Electoral Act 2026 is about Oath of neutrality by election officials. It provides as follows:

(1) All staff, electoral officers, presiding officers, returning officers and security
officials taking part in the conduct of an election shall affirm or swear to an oath
of loyalty and neutrality as in the Second Schedule, indicating that they will not
accept bribe or gratification from any person, and shall perform their functions
and discharge their duties impartially and in the interest of the Federal Republic
of Nigeria without fear or favour.

(2) Any person who violates subsection (1), commits an offence and is punishable under section 124 of this Act (misconduct or dereliction of duty).

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