Wednesday, July 26, 2017

Senate Vote To Allow Independent Candidates To Contest Election In Nigeria

The Nigerian Senate has voted to alter the constitution to allow independent candidates contest elections in the country and to change the name of the Nigeria Police Force.

As an independent candidate, an individual will be able to contest in an election without belonging to any political party. In supporting the bill on independent candidacy during plenary on Wednesday, July 26, 82 senators voted YES to support the bill while 14 senators voted NO and 5 abstained.
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  1. OlovoJuly 26, 2017 at 5:25 PM

    It's a reform I have been expected... They should also force INEC to lower fees for nomination forms as well

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  2. Dissertation Writing ServicesJuly 26, 2017 at 5:42 PM

    I hope that all things will workout at the best level and we will be able to see a reliable and strong senate.

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