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J A Akubo, SAN & CO. Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN)
Specialist in Litigation & Dispute Resolution

26/05/2026

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13/05/2026

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11/05/2026

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04/05/2026

Hello there,
Here is the continuation of our contribution to nation building by way of Voter Education.

In our previous post, we highlighted the provisions of 12. PROHIBITION OF POLITICAL PARTIES FROM HAVING ARMED GROUPS (SECTIONS 78).

Today, we are moving on to 13. CONDUCT AT POOLING UNITS (SECTIONS 58).

🔹 Provision:
Voters are required to maintain decorum and follow instructions at polling units.

🔍 Explanation:
This section guards against unruly behaviour at polling units and empowers the polling officer to send away any person who misbehaves from the polling unit.

⚖️ Legal Implication:
The preciding officer has been given statutory power to immediately order any person to leave the polling unit without any formalities of hearing and granting opportunity to appeal such a decision. Such a person could be permanently denied the right to fair hearing and the right to vote.

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M.E.H. ADANCHIN, ESQ.

An award presented to the Principal Counsel of J. A. AKUBO SAN & CO. by the African Students Union Parliament.
30/04/2026

An award presented to the Principal Counsel of J. A. AKUBO SAN & CO. by the African Students Union Parliament.

30/04/2026

Hello there,
Here is the continuation of our contribution to nation building by way of Voter Education.

In our previous post, we highlighted the provisions of SECTION 77
🗂️ 11. POLITICAL PARTY. REGULATION.

Today we arp you moving on to
🏴‍☠️ 12. PROHIBITION OF POLITICAL PARTIES FROM HAVING ARMED GROUPS (SECTIONS 78).

🔹 Provision:
Political parties must not contravene the provision of Section 227 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (As Amended). Section 227 of the constitution prohibits the formation of a paramilitary organisation.

🔍 Explanation:
This section guards against political thurgery and election violence.

⚖️ Legal Implication:
Non-compliance gives Grounds to liability upon conviction to a fine of
(a)5,000,000 for the first offence.
(b) 7,000,000 for any subsequent offence; and
(c) N500,000 for every day that the offence continues.

Section 78(2) provides that Any person(s) who aids or abets a political party in contravening the provisions of Section 227 of the Constitution shall be liable to a fine of N5,000,000 or imprisonment for a term of 5 years or both.

In our next post, we will look at 13. CONDUCT AT POOLING UNITS (SECTIONS 58).

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M.E.H. ADANCHIN, ESQ.

23/04/2026

Hello there,
Here is the continuation of our contribution to nation building by way of Voter Education.

In our previous post, we highlighted the provisions of SECTION 77 – PARTY MEMBERSHIP.

Today we are moving on to...

🏛️ 11. POLITICAL PARTY AS BODY CORPORATE AND E.REGISTRATION (SECTION 77)
🔹 Provision:
"77 (1) A political party registered under this Act shall be a body corporate with
perpetual succession and a common seal and may sue and be sued in its
corporate name.

(2) A party shall maintain a digital register of its members containing the name, s*x, date of birth, address, State, Local Government, ward, polling unit, National
Identification Number and photograph in both hard and soft copies.

(3) Upon registration, a membership card shall be issued to the member.

(4) Each political party shall make such register available to the Commission not
later than 21 days before the date fixed for the party primaries, congresses or conventions.

(5) Only members whose names are contained in the register shall be eligible to vote and be voted for in party primaries, congresses and conventions.

(6) A political party shall not use any other register for party primaries, congresses and conventions except the register submitted to the Commission.

(7) A party that fails to submit the membership register within the stipulated time
shall not be eligible to field a candidate for that election."

Political parties must maintain digital membership registers and
submit same to INEC.

🔍 Explanation
Digitisation enhances transparency and traceability.

⚖️ Legal Implication
Non-compliance:
Grounds to challenge primaries
Strengthens INEC oversight.

In our next post, we will look at 🗳️ 12. PARTY PRIMARIES (VARIOUS SECTIONS).

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M.E.H. ADANCHIN, ESQ.

17/04/2026

Hello there,
Here is the continuation of our contribution to nation building by way of Voter Education.

In our previous post, we highlighted the provisions of SECTION 74(1) – ACCESS TO ELECTORAL DOCUMENTS.

Today we are moving on to...

🏛️ 10. SECTION 77 – PARTY MEMBERSHIP.

🔹 Provision:
The Section Mandates proper party membership register; and Criminalises dual party membership.

Penalty:
₦10 million fine OR
2 years imprisonment.

🔍 Explanation:
The Act Ensures discipline and integrity in party structures.

⚖️ Legal Implication
1. Dual membership Can invalidate Candidate nomination.

2. Dual membership can be a Basis for Pre-election suits.

In our next post, we will look at 🗂️ 11. POLITICAL PARTY REGULATION.

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M.E.H. ADANCHIN, ESQ.

14/04/2026

Hello there,
Here is the continuation of our contribution to nation building by way of Voter Education. In our previous post, we highlighted the provisions of SECTION 72(2) – COURT-DECLARED WINNER.
Today we are moving on to...

📄 9. SECTION 74(1) – ACCESS TO ELECTORAL DOCUMENTS.

🔹 Provision:
INEC must provide Certified True Copies (CTCs)
Within 24 hours of request.

Failure attracts Criminal sanction.

🔍 Explanation:
This provision removes bureaucratic delay in accessing election materials, especially for litigation purposes, which is time bound.

⚖️ Legal Implication:
1. This is critical for Election petitions Pre-hearing preparation and
2. It strengthens right to fair hearing.

In our next post, we will look at SECTION 77 – PARTY MEMBERSHIP

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M.E.H. ADANCHIN, ESQ.

10/04/2026

Hello there,
Here is the continuation of our contribution to nation building by way of Voter Education. In our previous post, we highlighted the provisions of SECTION 60(3) – ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION OF RESULTS/HYBRID SYSTEM.

Today, we will look at 6. SECTION 60(6) – PENALTY FOR NON COMPLIANCE
Provision:
Any presiding officer who willfully contravenes any provision of the section commits an offence punishable by:
Fine of N500,000.00, or
Imprisonment
Or both.

Explanation:
This provision introduces an accountability mechanism for electoral officials.

Legal Implication:
Noncompliance can ground Criminal prosecution. However, there could be arguments of substantial non-compliance or substantial compliance.

In our next post, we will look at 7. 72(2) – COURT-DECLARED WINNER.
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M.E.H. ADANCHIN, ESQ.

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