Section 95 Electoral Act 2026

Section 95 of the Nigerian Electoral Act 2026 is about Conduct at political rallies and processions. It provides as follows:

(1) The Commissioner of Police in each State of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, shall provide adequate security for proper and peaceful conduct of political rallies and processions in their respective jurisdictions and, for this purpose, the Police may be supported by the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps and any other security agency of the Federal Government.

(2) For the purpose of subsection (1), a person shall be deemed to be acting under a lawful duty if he is acting in his capacity as a police officer or as a member of a security agency authorised to carry arms and is specifically posted to be present at that political rally or procession.

(3) Notwithstanding any provision in the Police Act, the Public Order Act and any
regulation made under them or any other law to the contrary, the role of the
Nigerian Police Force and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps and
any other security agency of the Federal Government in political rallies,
processions and meetings shall be limited to the provision of adequate security
as provided in subsection (1).

(4) A registered political party in Nigeria, its aspirant or candidate shall not be
prevented from holding rallies, processions or meetings at any time for their
constitutional political purposes, and the Police shall in a consultative manner,
resolve any conflict of time and venue between and amongst parties where such
arises.

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