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Boundary Delimitation
BD001
Delimitation of constituencies
Question: Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: The country territory is divided in 360 electoral constituencies for the purpose of elections to the House of Representatives.
Source: Constitution 1999 (as amended), art. 49, 71: http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/text.jsp?file_id=179202 (2013)
Verified: 2015/02/14
BD002
Question: The authority responsible for final approval of the constituency boundaries is:
Answer(s):
c . The Electoral Management Body
Comments:
Source: Constitution 1999 (as amended), art. 49, 71: http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/text.jsp?file_id=179202 (2013)
Verified: 2015/02/14
BD003
Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question: On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s):
a . "Equality" of population b . Respecting natural barriers c . Compactness of constituencies d . Conformity with local jurisdiction boundaries
Comments: No Senatorial district or Federal constituency shall fall within more than one State, and the boundaries of each district or constituency shall be as contiguous as possible and be such that the number of inhabitants thereof is as nearly equal to the population quota as is reasonably practicable.
Source: Constitution 1999 (as amended), art. 72: http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/text.jsp?file_id=179202 (2013)
Verified: 2015/02/14
BD004
Question: If population is a criterion, which population figure is used?
Answer:
a . Total population
Comments:
Source: Constitution 1999 (as amended), art. 72: http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/text.jsp?file_id=179202 (2013)
Verified: 2015/02/14
BD005
Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question: The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s):
e . Electoral Management Body (EMB)
Comments: The Independent National Electoral Commission
Source: Constitution 1999 (as amended), art. 71, 73: http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/text.jsp?file_id=179202 (2013)
Verified: 2015/02/14
BD006
Question: What statistical or other reasons trigger the redrawing of electoral constituency boundaries?
Answer(s):
d . Changes in distribution of total population g . Changes in administrative boundaries j . National census
Comments:
Source: Constitution 1999 (as amended), art. 72, 74, 113, 114, 115: http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/text.jsp?file_id=179202 (2013)
Verified: 2015/02/14
Electoral Systems
ES001
Head of State
Question: How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s):
a . Head of State is the Head of Government c . Directly elected in general elections (absolute majority with 2nd round if necessary)
Comments: The President shall be the Head of State, the Chief Executive of the Federation and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federation.
A candidate for an election to the office of President shall be deemed to have been duly elected to such office where, being the only candidate nominated for the election -
(a) he has a majority of YES votes over NO votes cast at the election; and
(b) he has not less than one-quarter of the votes cast at the election in each of at least two-thirds of all the States in the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
A candidate for an election to the office of President shall be deemed to have be been duly elected, where, there being only two candidates for the election -
(a) he has the majority of votes cast at the election; and
(b) he has not less than one-quarter of the votes cast at the election in each of at least two-thirds of all the States in the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
A candidate for an election to the office of President shall be deemed to have been duly elected where, there being more than two candidates for the election-
(a) he has the highest number of votes cast at the election;
(b) he has not less than one-quarter of the votes cast at the election each of at least two-thirds of all the States in the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
Source: Constitution 1999 (as amended), art. 130, 133, 134: http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/text.jsp?file_id=179202 (2013)
Verified: 2015/02/14
ES002
Head of Government
Question: How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:
b . Directly elected in general elections, absolute majority (with 2nd round if necessary)
Comments: The President is the Head of State as well as the Head of Government.
A candidate for an election to the office of President shall be deemed to have been duly elected to such office where, being the only candidate nominated for the election -
(a) he has a majority of YES votes over NO votes cast at the election; and
(b) he has not less than one-quarter of the votes cast at the election in each of at least two-thirds of all the States in the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja
A candidate for an election to the office of President shall be deemed to have be been duly elected, where, there being only two candidates for the election -
(a) he has the majority of votes cast at the election; and
(b) he has not less than one-quarter of the votes cast at the election in each of at least two-thirds of all the States in the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
A candidate for an election to the office of President shall be deemed to have been duly elected where, there being more than two candidates for the election-
(a) he has the highest number of votes cast at the election;
(b) he has not less than one-quarter of the votes cast at the election each of at least two-thirds of all the States in the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
Source: Constitution 1999 (as amended), art. 130, 133, 134: http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/text.jsp?file_id=179202 (2013)
Verified: 2015/03/30
ES003
President
Question: Does the country have a president?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution 1999 (as amended), art. 130-152: http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/text.jsp?file_id=179202 (2013)
Verified: 2015/02/14
ES004
Number of Chambers
Question: The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:
b . Two chambers
Comments: There shall be a National Assembly for the Federation which shall consist of a Senate and a House of Representatives.
Source: Constitution 1999 (as amended), art. 47: http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/text.jsp?file_id=179202 (2013)
Verified: 2015/02/14
ES005
Electoral System (Chamber 1)
Question: What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):
a . Plurality (FPTP)
Comments:
Source: Constitution 1999 (as amended), art. 71, 77 (1): http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/text.jsp?file_id=179202 (2013)
Verified: 2015/02/14
ES006
Question: What is the electoral system for Chamber 2 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):
a . Plurality (FPTP)
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2015/02/14
ES007
Question: If List PR is used, is a highest average formula used?
Answer:
h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2015/02/14
ES008
Question: What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 1?
Answer(s):
b . Specially delimited constituencies
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2015/02/14
ES009
Question: What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 2?
Answer(s):
b . Specially delimited constituencies
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2015/02/14
ES010
Question: Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 1 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2015/02/14
ES012
Question: Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 2 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2015/02/14
ES014
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 1?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2015/02/14
ES015
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 2?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2015/02/14
ES016
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a candidate (independent/party) to win a seat in Chamber 1?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2015/02/14
ES017
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a candidate (independent/party) to win a seat in Chamber 2?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2015/02/14
ES018
Question: Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 1, which of the following is true? Elections take place:
Answer(s):
a . At fixed intervals (specify length)
Comments: 4 Years
Source:
Verified: 2015/02/14
ES019
Question: Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 2, which of the following is true? Elections take place:
Answer(s):
a . At fixed intervals (specify length)
Comments: 4 Years.
Source:
Verified: 2015/02/14
ES020
Question: Regarding Chamber 1 elections (excluding advance voting, postal voting, etc):
Answer:
a . Voting takes place on one day
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2015/02/14
ES021
Question: Regarding Chamber 2 elections (excluding advance voting, postal voting, etc):
Answer:
a . Voting takes place on one day
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2015/02/14
Legislative Framework
LF001
Status of Electoral Law
Question: What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Part of Constitution b . Separate legislation
Comments:
Source: Constitution 1999 (as amended), art. 71 - 79: http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/text.jsp?file_id=179202 (2013);
Electoral Act 2010: http://www.inecnigeria.org/downloads/?did=5 (2013)
Verified: 2015/03/30
LF002
Question: What is the date of the latest version of the national electoral law (including latest amendments)?
Answer:
a . January 2000 or later
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2001/11/08
LF003
Electoral Law covers
Question: The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):
a . National elections b . Regional elections c . Local elections e . Other
Comments: State elections, recalls of members of an Area Council
Source: Electoral Act 2010: http://www.inecnigeria.org/downloads/?did=5 (2013)
Verified: 2015/03/30
LF004
Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question: Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):
a . Voting is voluntary
Comments:
Source: Constitution 1999 (as amended), art. 77 (2): http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/text.jsp?file_id=179202 (2013);
Electoral Act 2010, art. 12 (1): http://www.inecnigeria.org/downloads/?did=5 (2013)
Verified: 2015/03/30
LF005
Question: Are there provisions in the law which permit or require regional and/ or local election (s) to be held on the same day as national elections?
Answer:
a . National elections are not held on the same day as regional or local elections
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2001/11/08
LF006
Question: Are there provisions in the law which permit or require presidential election (s) to be held on the same day as national legislative elections?
Answer(s):
a . Presidential elections are not held on the same day as national legislative elections
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2001/11/08
LF007
Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question: What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
c . Specially Appointed/Elected Electoral Tribunal
Comments: The National Assembly Election Tribunals
Source: Constitution 1999 (as amended), art. 285: http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/text.jsp?file_id=179202 (2013);
Electoral Act 2010, art. 133: http://www.inecnigeria.org/downloads/?did=5 (2013)
Verified: 2015/03/30
LF008
Question: If the agency(ies) which settles formal disputes is/are specially appointed/elected; by whom?
Answer(s):
c . Judiciary
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2001/07/13
LF009
Question: Who has the right to submit cases to the person or agency(ies)which settles formal disputes?
Answer(s):
a . Candidates
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2001/07/13
LF010
Question: What body(ies) is the final appellate authority for formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
b . Constitutional (or similar) Court
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2001/11/08
LF011
Question: Which body(ies) proposes electoral reforms?
Answer(s):
a . Election Management Body b . Legislative Committee c . Government
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2001/11/08
Electoral Management
EM002
Responsibility of national EMB
Question: Does the national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
Answer(s):
a . National level b . Regional level c . Local level d . Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
Comments: The Independent National Electoral Commission shall have power to organise, undertake and supervise all elections to the offices of the President and Vice-President, the Governor and Deputy Governor of a State, and to the membership of the Senate, the House of Representatives and the House of Assembly of each State of the Federation, conduct referenda and recalls.
Source: Constitution 1999 (as amended), 3rd Schedule, art. 15 (a): http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/text.jsp?file_id=179202 (2013);
Electoral Act 2010, art. 2 (c): http://www.inecnigeria.org/downloads/?did=5 (2013)
Verified: 2015/03/30
EM003
Question: The national electoral management body reports to:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature
Comments: It is independent
Source:
Verified: 2001/11/08
EM004
EMB budget determined by
Question: The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature g . Other
Comments: There shall be established for the Commission a fund to be known as Independent National Electoral Commission Fund. The Commission shall submit to the Ministry of Finance not later than 31st August in each financial year an estimate of its expenditure and income (including payments to the Independent National Electoral Commission) during the next succeeding financial year.
Source: Electoral Act 2010, art. 3, 4, 5 (1): http://www.inecnigeria.org/downloads/?did=5 (2013)
Verified: 2015/03/30
EM005
EMB expenditures controlled by
Question: The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s):
e . Another organ within the national government
Comments: The Commission shall keep proper accounts in respect of each financial year
(and proper records in relation thereto) and shall cause its accounts to be
audited as soon as possible after the end of each financial year by the Auditor
General of the Federation.
Source: Electoral Act 2010, art. 5 (2): http://www.inecnigeria.org/downloads/?did=5 (2013)
Verified: 2015/03/30
EM006
Term of EMB members
Question: The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
Answer:
c . For an unspecified period
Comments: The Electoral Law does not specify the duration of the commissioners' mandate. It is only stated that the Independent National Electoral Commission shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession.
Source: Electoral Act 2010, art. 1: http://www.inecnigeria.org/downloads/?did=5 (2013)
Verified: 2015/03/30
EM007
Question: The national electoral management body chairperson, or equivalent, is chosen in the following way:
Answer(s):
g . Other
Comments: Nominated by the President and then subject to approval of Chamber 1.
Source:
Verified: 2001/11/08
EM012
Electoral Management model
Question: What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer:
b . Independent
Comments: The Independent National Electoral Commission is an independent corporate body with legal personality. The Independent National Electoral Commission shall not be subject to the direction or control of any other authority or person.
Source: Constitution 1999 (as amended), art. 153 (1-f), 158 (1): http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/text.jsp?file_id=179202 (2013);
Electoral Act 2010, art. 1: http://www.inecnigeria.org/downloads/?did=5 (2013)
Verified: 2015/03/30
EM013
Number of EMB members
Question: The EMB is composed of:
Answer:
b . 11 - 20 members (specify)
Comments: The Independent National Electoral Commission shall comprise of a Chairman and 12 members.
Source: Constitution 1999 (as amended), 3rd Schedule, art. 14: http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/text.jsp?file_id=179202 (2013)
Verified: 2015/03/30
EM014
Membership based on
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer:
b . Expertise
Comments: The Chairman and the members of the Independent National Electoral Commission shall be persons of unquestionably integrity and not less than fifty years and forty years of age, respectively.
Source: Constitution 1999 (as amended), 3rd Schedule, art. 14 (1): http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/text.jsp?file_id=179202 (2013)
Verified: 2015/03/30
EM015
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s):
a . Head of State e . Legislature i . Other
Comments: In exercising his powers to appoint a person as Chairman or member of the Independent National Electoral Commission, the President shall consult the Council of State. The approval of the Senate is also required.
Source: Constitution 1999 (as amended), art. 154 (1, 3): http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/text.jsp?file_id=179202 (2013)
Verified: 2015/03/30
Voter Education
VE001
Information campaigns performed by
Question: Who conducts information campaigns for national elections (informing where, when and how to register and/or vote)?
Answer(s):
a . National Electoral Management Body g . NGOs/ Civic Organizations
Comments: The Electoral Law explicitly states that the Independent National Electoral Commission is responsible to promote knowledge of sound democratic election processes.
Source: Electoral Act 2010, art. 2 (b): http://www.inecnigeria.org/downloads/?did=5 (2013);
EU Final Report on the Nigerian 2011 General Elections, p. 28: http://www.eueom.eu/files/pressreleases/english/final-report-nigeria2011_en.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2015/03/30
VE002
Frequency of voter education programs
Question: At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
Answer:
b . Election time only
Comments:
Source: Electoral Act 2010, art. 2 (b): http://www.inecnigeria.org/downloads/?did=5 (2013);
EU Final Report on the Nigerian 2011 General Elections, p. 28: http://www.eueom.eu/files/pressreleases/english/final-report-nigeria2011_en.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2015/03/30
VE003
National civic education
Question: Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
Answer(s):
b . Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body h . Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
Comments:
Source: Electoral Act 2010, art. 2 (a): http://www.inecnigeria.org/downloads/?did=5 (2013);
EU Final Report on the Nigerian 2011 General Elections, p. 28: http://www.eueom.eu/files/pressreleases/english/final-report-nigeria2011_en.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2015/03/30
VE004
Question: What types of voter education activities were carried out at the most recent national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Poster/ Billboard campaigns b . Media advertisement c . Simulation exercises
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2001/11/08
VE005
Question: What types of civic education activities were carried out at the most recent national elections?
Answer(s):
b . Media advertisement
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2001/11/08
VE006
Question: Special voter education programs were developed at the most recent national elections for:
Answer(s):
c . Women f . Illiterates
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2001/07/17
Voter Registration
VR001
Voting age
Question: What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer:
c . 18
Comments:
Source: Electoral Act 2010, art. 12 (1-b): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NG/nigeria-electoral-act-2010/view
Verified: 2018/11/12
VR002
Other voting requirements
Question: Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Citizenship b . Period of Residence e . Other
Comments: A person shall be qualified to be registered as a voter if such a person is a citizen of Nigeria, has attained the age of eighteen years, is ordinarily resident, works in, originates from the Local Government/Area Council or Ward covered by the registration center and presents himself to the registration officers of the Commission for registration as a voter.
Source: Electoral Act 2010, art. 12 (1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NG/nigeria-electoral-act-2010/view
Verified: 2018/11/12
VR003
Question: What restrictions on registering to vote and voting exist in the country?
Answer(s):
i . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2001/11/08
VR004
Authority responsible for voter registration
Question: Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
Answer:
d . Election Management Body (specify)
Comments: The registration of voters and the conduct of elections shall be subject to the direction and supervision of Independent National Electoral Commission. The Commission shall compile, maintain, and update on a continuous basis the Register of Voters which shall include the names of all persons entitled to vote in any Federal, State or Local Government or Area Council elections.
Source: Electoral Act 2010, art. 9 (1, 2, 3): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NG/nigeria-electoral-act-2010/view
Verified: 2018/11/12
VR005
Question: What is the registration method for national elections?
Answer:
b . Voters register
Comments: When a general election is notified by the Commission pursuant to section 31 of this Act, the current official register of voters certified by the Commission in accordance with the provision of this Act shall be the official voters’ register for those elections.
Source: Electoral Act 2010, art. 10 (4): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NG/nigeria-electoral-act-2010/view
Verified: 2018/11/12
VR006
Question: How frequently is the voters register updated?
Answer:
a . Continuously
Comments: Without prejudice to section 10(5), there shall be continuous registration of all persons qualified to be registered voters.
Source: Electoral Act 2010, art. 10 (1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NG/nigeria-electoral-act-2010/view
Verified: 2018/11/12
VR007
Question: What methods are used to compile and update the voters register?
Answer(s):
e . Appearance by voter at registration office
Comments: The registration of voters shall be at the registration centers designated for that purpose by the Commission and notified to the public.
Source: Electoral Act 2010, art. 9 (6): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NG/nigeria-electoral-act-2010/view
Verified: 2018/11/12
VR008
Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Question: Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Electoral Act 2010, art. 12: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NG/nigeria-electoral-act-2010/view
Verified: 2018/11/12
Parties and Candidates
PC001
Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 1)
Question: What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
f . Other
Comments: Every political party shall not later than 60 days before the date appointed
for a general election, submit to the Commission in the prescribed forms the list of the candidates the Party proposes to sponsor at the elections.
Source: Electoral Act 2010, art. 31 (1, 2): http://www.inecnigeria.org/downloads/?did=5 (2013)
Verified: 2015/03/30
PC002
Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 2)
Question: What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 2)?
Answer(s):
b . Deposit requirement (specify amount) c . Regional distribution requirement
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2001/07/17
PC003
Registration requirements for candidates (Chamber 1)
Question: What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
a . Age b . Citizenship h . Minimum level of education j . Other
Comments: A person shall be qualified for election as a member of the House of Representatives, if that person is a citizen of Nigeria and has attained the age of 30 years, has been educated up to at least School Certificate level or its equivalent, is a member of a political party and is sponsored by that party.
Source: Constitution 1999 (as amended), art. 65: http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/text.jsp?file_id=179202 (2013)
Verified: 2015/03/30
PC004
Registration requirements for candidates (Chamber 2)
Question: What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
Answer(s):
a . Age b . Citizenship f . Registration h . Minimum level of education
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2001/11/09
PC005
Question: What are the legal qualifications for becoming a candidate at presidential elections?
Answer(s):
a . Age b . Citizenship f . Registration h . Minimum level of education
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2001/11/09
PC006
Question: What can disqualify a candidate at legislative elections?
Answer(s):
a . Current criminal incarceration c . Criminal record e . Offences against electoral law f . Holding of military office g . Holding of government office h . Bankruptcy or Insolvency k . Mental health problems
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2001/11/09
PC007
Question: What can disqualify a candidate at presidential elections?
Answer(s):
c . Criminal record e . Offences against electoral law
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2001/11/09
PC008
Independent candidates
Question: Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s):
a . Neither in presidential nor legislative elections
Comments: No association, other than a political party, shall canvass for votes for any candidate at any election.
Source: Constitution 1999 (as amended), art. 65 (2-b), 131 (c), 221: http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/text.jsp?file_id=179202 (2013)
Verified: 2015/03/30
PC009
Question: If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 1), what are the registration requirements?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2001/07/17
PC010
Question: If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 2), what are the registration requirements?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2001/07/17
PC011
Question: If independent candidates can compete in presidential elections, what are the registration requirements?
Answer(s):
e . Not Applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2001/07/17
PC012
Public funding of parties
Question: Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s):
c . Indirect
Comments: Although the Constitution enables the National Assembly to provide by law for an annual grant to the Independent National Electoral Commission for disbursement to political parties on a fair and equitable basis to assist them in the discharge of their functions, there is no such provision in the current Electoral Law.
Only indirect public funding is available, in the form of free access to the public media.
Source: Constitution 1999 (as amended), art. 228 (c): http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/text.jsp?file_id=179202 (2013);
Electoral Act 2010, art. 100 (3, 4, 5, 6): http://www.inecnigeria.org/downloads/?did=5 (2013)
Verified: 2015/03/30
PC013
Question: If political parties receive direct/indirect public funding, when do they receive this?
Answer(s):
d . Not Applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2001/07/17
PC014
Question: If political parties receive indirect public funding, identify the type of funding:
Answer(s):
e . Not Applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2001/07/17
PC015
Question: What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments: Although the Constitution enables the National Assembly to provide by law for an annual grant to the Independent National Electoral Commission for disbursement to political parties on a fair and equitable basis to assist them in the discharge of their functions, there is no such provision in the current Electoral Law.
Only indirect public funding is available, in the form of free access to the public media.
Source: Constitution 1999 (as amended), art. 228 (c): http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/text.jsp?file_id=179202 (2013);
Electoral Act 2010, art. 100 (3, 4, 5, 6): http://www.inecnigeria.org/downloads/?did=5 (2013)
Verified: 2015/03/30
PC016
Question: If political parties receive public funding, what is the specified purpose?
Answer(s):
a . General party administration
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2001/11/09
PC017
Question: Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution 1999 (as amended), art. 225: http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/text.jsp?file_id=179202 (2013);
Electoral Act 2010, art. 88: http://www.inecnigeria.org/downloads/?did=5 (2013)
Verified: 2015/03/30
PC018
Question: If political parties are entitled to private funding, for what period?
Answer(s):
c . As related to the election period and between elections
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2001/07/17
PC019
Question: Which of the following party financing provisions are applicable?
Answer(s):
a . Public disclosure of party contributions received b . Public disclosure of party expenditure
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2001/11/09
PC020
Question: Which of the following candidate financing provisions are applicable?
Answer(s):
j . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2001/11/09
PC021
Question: Who is responsible for administering and enforcing party income/funding regulations at national level?
Answer(s):
a . National Electoral Management body
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2001/11/09
Vote Counting
VC001
Question: What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
a . Single ballot (all registered parties listed)
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC002
Question: What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
Answer(s):
a . Single ballot (all registered parties listed)
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC003
Question: What are the characteristics of ballots used at presidential elections?
Answer(s):
a . Single ballot (all registered parties/candidates listed)
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC004
Votes are sorted/counted at
Question: Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
Answer:
a . The polling stations
Comments:
Source: Electoral Act 2010, art. 63: http://www.inecnigeria.org/downloads/?did=5 (2013)
Verified: 2015/03/30
VC005
Question: What procedures are used in the initial count?
Answer(s):
a . Separate ballots for different elections b . Preliminary count of all ballots in ballot box c . Tally of voters who voted d . Number of ballots in box reconciled against number of voters e . Number of ballots reconciled against ballots initially received (minus spoilt and unused) f . Each ballot paper held up for public scrutiny, with name of party/candidate called out loud j . Sorted into piles according to individual party/candidate l . Counted by hand r . Observers and party agents are permitted to take their own copies of the results s . Copies of results are provided to party agents
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC006
Question: Following the sorting and counting, to where are the results first transmitted for consolidation?
Answer(s):
b . Sub-district level c . District level d . Regional level (specify whether it is constituency/ province/ state/ department/other)
Comments: Depends upon the type of election.
Sub-distric level: Ward
District level: Local Government
Regional level: State
Source:
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC007
Question: At what levels are seats allocated?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC008
Question: How are the initial/preliminary polling results transmitted and communicated to the different levels?
Answer(s):
a . Physically transported
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC009
Question: If the polling results are physically transported, what is transported?
Answer(s):
f . Certificate of result
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC010
Question: If the polling results are physically transported, what security measures are used?
Answer(s):
e . Accompanied by election officials f . Accompanied by party representatives h . Accompanied by police or other security personnel i . Accompanied by observers
Comments: i) If desired by them.
Source:
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC011
When are ballots recounted?
Question: Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s):
d . By request
Comments: A candidate or a Polling Agent may, where present at a Polling unit when
counting of votes is completed by the Presiding Officer, demand to have the
votes recounted, provided that the presiding Officer shall cause the votes to be
so recounted only once.
Source: Electoral Act 2010, art. 64: http://www.inecnigeria.org/downloads/?did=5 (2013)
Verified: 2015/03/30
VC012
Question: If automatically recounted, what is the trigger?
Answer:
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC013
Question: If ballots are recounted by request, who can make the request?
Answer(s):
a . Political parties b . An individual candidate f . Other
Comments: Courts
Source:
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC014
Question: If recounted, who conducts the recount?
Answer(s):
a . National Election Management body
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC015
Question: Are preliminary results announced?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC017
Question: Is there a legal requirement for the declaration of the officially certified results?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC018
Question: How long after the close of polls is the certified results publicly announced? (if there is no legal requirement enter the average time)
Answer:
b . days:
Comments: 2 days.
Source:
Verified: 2009/11/04
Media and Elections
ME037
Criteria for allocating free broadcast time
Question: What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
Answer(s):
a . Equal regardless of size of party and previous performance
Comments: At any public electronic media, equal airtime shall be allotted to all political
parties or candidates during prime times at similar hours each day, subject to
the payment of appropriate fees. At any public print media, equal coverage and conspicuity shall be allotted
to all political parties.
Source: Electoral Act 2010, art. 100 (3, 4, 5, 6): http://www.inecnigeria.org/downloads/?did=5 (2013)
Verified: 2015/03/30
ME059
Television debates
Question: Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s):
a . Yes, in presidential elections b . Yes, in legislative elections
Comments:
Source: Electoral Act 2010, art. 94: http://www.inecnigeria.org/downloads/?did=5 (2013);
EU Final Report on the Nigerian 2011 General Elections, p. 31, 34: http://www.eueom.eu/files/pressreleases/english/final-report-nigeria2011_en.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2015/03/30
ME062
Blackout period for release of opinion poll results.
Question: What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
Answer:
h . Not applicable
Comments: This matter is not regulated.
Source: Electoral Act 2010: http://www.inecnigeria.org/downloads/?did=5 (2013)
Verified: 2015/03/30
ME080
Question: Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: There are no specific legal provisions regulating this matter.
Source: Constitution 1999 (as amended): http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/text.jsp?file_id=179202 (2013);
Electoral Act 2010: http://www.inecnigeria.org/downloads/?did=5 (2013)
Verified: 2015/03/30
Direct Democracy
DD002
Direct Democracy Provisions (National Level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy Procedures at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution 1999 (as amended), art. 8, 69, 110: http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/text.jsp?file_id=179202 (2013);
Electoral Act 2010, art. 116: http://www.inecnigeria.org/downloads/?did=5 (2013)
Verified: 2015/03/30
DD003
Mandatory referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Mandatory Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: An Act of the National Assembly for the purpose of creating a new State shall only be passed if a proposal for the creation of the State is thereafter approved in a referendum by at least two-thirds majority of the people of the area where the demand for creation of the State originated and the result of the referendum is then approved by a simple majority of all the States of the Federation supported by a simple majority of members of the Houses of Assembly.
A bill for a Law of a House of Assembly for the purpose of creating a new local government area shall only be passed if a proposal for the creation of the local government area is thereafter approved in a referendum by at least two-thirds majority of the people of the local government area where the demand for the proposed local government area originated the result of the referendum is then approved by a simple majority of the members in each local government council in a majority of all the local government councils in the State.
Source: Constitution 1999 (as amended), art. 8: http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/text.jsp?file_id=179202 (2013)
Verified: 2015/03/30
DD004
Optional referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Optional Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution 1999 (as amended): http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/text.jsp?file_id=179202 (2013);
Electoral Act 2010: http://www.inecnigeria.org/downloads/?did=5 (2013)
Verified: 2015/03/30
DD005
Citizens' Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Citizen’s Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution 1999 (as amended): http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/text.jsp?file_id=179202 (2013);
Electoral Act 2010: http://www.inecnigeria.org/downloads/?did=5 (2013)
Verified: 2015/03/30
DD006
Agenda Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Agenda Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution 1999 (as amended): http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/text.jsp?file_id=179202 (2013);
Electoral Act 2010: http://www.inecnigeria.org/downloads/?did=5 (2013)
Verified: 2015/03/30
DD007
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: A member of the Senate or of the House Representatives may be recalled as such a member if there is presented to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission a petition in that behalf signed by more than one-half of the persons registered to vote in that member's constituency alleging their loss of confidence in that member and the petition is thereafter, in a referendum conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission within ninety days of the date of receipt of the petition, approved by a simple majority of the votes of the persons registered to vote in that member's constituency.
Source: Constitution 1999 (as amended), art. 69: http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/text.jsp?file_id=179202 (2013)
Verified: 2015/03/30
DD009
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for optional referendums at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/12/30
DD010
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for citizens' initiatives at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/12/30
DD011
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for agenda initiatives at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/12/30
DD017
Question: Are mandatory referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
a . Yes, in all regions/states/provinces
Comments: C:8 "(1) An Act of the National Assembly for the purpose of creating a new State shall only be passed if - [...] (b) a proposal for the creation of the State is thereafter approved in a referendum by at least two-thirds majority of the people of the area where the demand for creation of the State originated; (c) the result of the referendum is then approved by a simple majority of all the States of the Federation supported by a simple majority of members of the Houses of Assembly;"
Source: The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, art. 8(1)
Verified: 2006/12/30
DD022
Question: Are mandatory referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
a . Yes, in all municipalities/districts/communes
Comments: C:8 "(3) A bill for a Law of a House of Assembly for the purpose of creating a new local government area shall only be passed if - [...] (b) a proposal for the creation of the local government area is thereafter approved in a referendum by at least two-thirds majority of the people of the local government area where the demand for the proposed local government area originated; (c) the result of the referendum is then approved by a simple majority of the members in each local government council in a majority of all the local government councils in the State; and (d) the result of the referendum is approved by a resolution passed by two-thirds majority of members of the House of Assembly."
Source: The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, art. 8(3)
Verified: 2006/12/30
DD027
Question: What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are mandatory at the national level?
Answer(s):
d . National sovereignity, national self-determination f . Devolution j . Other (specify)
Comments: j) Creating a new state or a local government area.
C:8 "(1) An Act of the National Assembly for the purpose of creating a new State shall only be passed if - [...] (b) a proposal for the creation of the State is thereafter approved in a referendum by at least two-thirds majority of the people of the area where the demand for creation of the State originated; (c) the result of the referendum is then approved by a simple majority of all the States of the Federation supported by a simple majority of members of the Houses of Assembly; [...] (3) A bill for a Law of a House of Assembly for the purpose of creating a new local government area shall only be passed if - [...] (b) a proposal for the creation of the local government area is thereafter approved in a referendum by at least two-thirds majority of the people of the local government area where the demand for the proposed local government area originated; (c) the result of the referendum is then approved by a simple majority of the members in each local government council in a majority of all the local government councils in the State; and (d) the result of the referendum is approved by a resolution passed by two-thirds majority of members of the House of Assembly."
Source: The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, art. 8
Verified: 2006/12/31
DD028
Question: What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are optional at the national level?
Answer(s):
l . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/12/30
DD029
Question: Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of referendums at the national level?
Answer(s):
j . Other (specify)
Comments: j) Only matters concerning the creation of a new state or a local government area can be subject to referendums.
Source: The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, art. 8
Verified: 2006/12/30
DD030
Question: Which issues, if any, maybe the subject of sub-national referendums regulated at the national level?
Answer(s):
a . Devolution
Comments: C:8 "(1) An Act of the National Assembly for the purpose of creating a new State shall only be passed if - [...] (b) a proposal for the creation of the State is thereafter approved in a referendum by at least two-thirds majority of the people of the area where the demand for creation of the State originated; (c) the result of the referendum is then approved by a simple majority of all the States of the Federation supported by a simple majority of members of the Houses of Assembly; [...] (3) A bill for a Law of a House of Assembly for the purpose of creating a new local government area shall only be passed if - [...] (b) a proposal for the creation of the local government area is thereafter approved in a referendum by at least two-thirds majority of the people of the local government area where the demand for the proposed local government area originated; (c) the result of the referendum is then approved by a simple majority of the members in each local government council in a majority of all the local government councils in the State; and (d) the result of the referendum is approved by a resolution passed by two-thirds majority of members of the House of Assembly."
Source: The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, art. 8
Verified: 2006/12/30
DD040
Question: What are the requirements for mandatory referendums to pass?
Answer(s):
a . Simple majority (>50%) b . Qualified majority (specify % below)
Comments: b) Simple or two-thirds majority. It depends, if the referendum concerns the creation of a new state or of a local government area.
C:8 "(1) An Act of the National Assembly for the purpose of creating a new State shall only be passed if - [...] (b) a proposal for the creation of the State is thereafter approved in a referendum by at least two-thirds majority of the people of the area where the demand for creation of the State originated; (c) the result of the referendum is then approved by a simple majority of all the States of the Federation supported by a simple majority of members of the Houses of Assembly; [...] (3) A bill for a Law of a House of Assembly for the purpose of creating a new local government area shall only be passed if - [...] (b) a proposal for the creation of the local government area is thereafter approved in a referendum by at least two-thirds majority of the people of the local government area where the demand for the proposed local government area originated; (c) the result of the referendum is then approved by a simple majority of the members in each local government council in a majority of all the local government councils in the State; and (d) the result of the referendum is approved by a resolution passed by two-thirds majority of members of the House of Assembly."
Source: The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, art. 8
Verified: 2006/12/31
DD041
Question: What are the requirements for optional referendums to pass?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/12/30
DD043
Question: When is the outcome of a mandatory referendum binding?
Answer:
b . Under certain circumstances (specify below)
Comments: b) C:8 "(1) An Act of the National Assembly for the purpose of creating a new State shall only be passed if - [...] (b) a proposal for the creation of the State is thereafter approved in a referendum by at least two-thirds majority of the people of the area where the demand for creation of the State originated; (c) the result of the referendum is then approved by a simple majority of all the States of the Federation supported by a simple majority of members of the Houses of Assembly; [...] (3) A bill for a Law of a House of Assembly for the purpose of creating a new local government area shall only be passed if - [...] (b) a proposal for the creation of the local government area is thereafter approved in a referendum by at least two-thirds majority of the people of the local government area where the demand for the proposed local government area originated; (c) the result of the referendum is then approved by a simple majority of the members in each local government council in a majority of all the local government councils in the State; and (d) the result of the referendum is approved by a resolution passed by two-thirds majority of members of the House of Assembly."
Source: The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, art. 8
Verified: 2006/12/30
DD044
Question: When is the outcome of an optional referendum binding?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/12/30
DD045
Question: Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the citizens' initiative process at the national level?
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/12/30
DD046
Question: Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the agenda initiative process at the national level?
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/12/30
DD047
Question: Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of a citizens' initiative at the national level?
Answer(s):
l . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/12/30
DD048
Question: Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of an agenda initiative at the national level?
Answer(s):
l . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/12/30
DD049
Question: Who may propose the registration of a citizens' initiative? Please specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/12/30
DD050
Question: Who may propose the registration of an agenda initiative? Please specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/12/30
DD051
Question: What material is necessary to accompany an application for registration?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/12/30
DD052
Question: Who determines the title of a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/12/30
DD053
Question: Who determines the title of an agenda initiative?
Answer:
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/12/30
DD054
Question: Which, if any, of the following disqualify a proposed title of an initiative?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/12/30
DD055
Question: Which services are provided by the agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms before an initiative can be published?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/12/30
DD056
Question: Under what circumstances is an initiative checked for constitutionality or legality?
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/12/30
DD057
Question: If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, who is responsible for undertaking it?
Answer(s):
f . Other (specify)
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/12/30
DD058
Question: If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, when does this happen?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/12/30
DD059
Question: Which institutions, if any, are given an opportunity to propose an alternative to proposals contained in a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/12/30
DD060
Question: At which stage in the initiative process, if at all, can alternative proposals be made?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/12/30
DD061
Question: What happens when there is a valid alternative proposal?
Answer:
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/12/30
DD062
Question: When an initiative proposal and an alternative proposal are put to the vote on the same day, what choices does the voter have?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/12/30
DD063
Question: Who decides the final ballot text?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/12/30
DD064
Question: Once an initiative is qualified for the ballot, the vote on it takes place:
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/12/30
DD065
Question: Which of the following individuals/positions may be subject to the recall mechanism?
Answer(s):
a . Members of the national legislature
Comments: C:69 "A member of the Senate or of the House Representatives may be recalled as such a member if - (a) there is presented to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission a petition in that behalf signed by more than one-half of the persons registered to vote in that member's constituency alleging their loss of confidence in that member; and (b) the petition is thereafter, in a referendum conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission within ninety days of the date of receipt of the petition, approved by a simple majority of the votes of the persons registered to vote in that member's constituency."
Source: The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, art. 69
Verified: 2006/12/30
DD066
Question: What are the grounds upon which a recall may be launched?
Answer(s):
f . Other (specify)
Comments: f) The citizens' loss of confidence, as shown in a petition.
C:69 "A member of the Senate or of the House Representatives may be recalled as such a member if - (a) there is presented to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission a petition in that behalf signed by more than one-half of the persons registered to vote in that member's constituency alleging their loss of confidence in that member; and (b) the petition is thereafter, in a referendum conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission within ninety days of the date of receipt of the petition, approved by a simple majority of the votes of the persons registered to vote in that member's constituency."
Source: The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, art. 69
Verified: 2006/12/31
DD068
Question: If a recall qualifies for the ballot, when is it put to the vote?
Answer:
a . Within a certain time limit (specify)
Comments: a) Within ninety days of the date of receipt of the petition.
C:69 "(b) the petition is thereafter, in a referendum conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission within ninety days of the date of receipt of the petition, approved by a simple majority of the votes of the persons registered to vote in that member's constituency."
Source: The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, art. 69(b)
Verified: 2006/12/31
DD129
Question: Are the results of referenda always binding, never binding or sometimes binding?
Answer:
c . Never binding
Comments: The result of the referendum must be approved by a simple majority of all the States of the Federation supported by a simple majority of members of the Houses of Assembly.
Source: Constitution 1999 (as amended), art. 8: http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/text.jsp?file_id=179202 (2013)
Verified: 2015/03/30
DD130
Question: Are the types of issues to vote upon in a referendum constitutional changes only, other issues only or both constitutional and other issues?
Answer:
b . Only other issues than constitutional changes
Comments: Creation of new states or local government areas.
Source: Constitution 1999 (as amended), art. 8: http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/text.jsp?file_id=179202 (2013)
Verified: 2015/03/30
DD131
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy at sub-national levels (regional or local)?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: A member of the House of Assembly may be recalled as such a member if there is presented to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission a petition in that behalf signed by more than one-half of the persons registered to vote in that member's constituency alleging their loss of confidence in that member and the petition is thereafter, in a referendum conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission within ninety days of the date of the receipt of the petition, approved by a simple majority of the votes of the persons registered to vote in that member's constituency.
A member of an Area Council may be recalled as a member if there is presented to the Chairman of the Commission a petition in that behalf signed by not less than one-half of the persons registered to vote in that member’s constituency alleging their loss of confidence in that member and which signatures are duly verified by the Independent National Electoral Commission and the petition is thereafter approved in a referendum conducted by the
Commission within 90 days of the date of the receipt of the petition by a simple majority of the votes of the persons registered to vote in that member’s constituency.
Source: Constitution 1999 (as amended), art. 110: http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/text.jsp?file_id=179202 (2013);
Electoral Act 2010, art. 116: http://www.inecnigeria.org/downloads/?did=5 (2013)
Verified: 2015/03/30
Voting Operations
VO002
Question: Is there a code of conduct for election officials?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2001/07/17
VO003
Electors vote at
Question: Where can electors vote?
Answer(s):
a . At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections i . By tendered ballot
Comments:
Source: Electoral Act 2010, art. 58, 60: http://www.inecnigeria.org/downloads/?did=5 (2013)
Verified: 2015/03/30
VO006
Question: Can people vote in advance of the designated national election day(s)?
Answer:
a . No
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2001/07/17
VO007
Question: If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), how may they do so?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2001/07/17
VO008
Question: If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), specify who:
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments: Electors can not vote in advance.
Source:
Verified: 2002/06/25
VO009
Question: Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2001/11/09
VO011
Voting method
Question: How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s):
a . Manually marking of ballots
Comments:
Source: Electoral Act 2010, art. 52 (2): http://www.inecnigeria.org/downloads/?did=5 (2013)
Verified: 2015/03/30
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