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The Only Two (2) Persons that Can Challenge an Election in Nigeria. 

The Only Two (2) Persons that Can Challenge an Election in Nigeria. 

The Only Two (2) Persons that Can Challenge an Election in Nigeria. Daily Law Tips (Tip 288)

By Onyekachi Umah,Esq.

Not every person in Nigeria can challenge an election. First of all, an ordinary voter in an election cannot challenge the out come of an election.
The only two (2) persons in Nigeria that can challenge an election in any part of Nigeria, are;
1. A Contestant in an election
2. A Political party that participated in an election.

References;

Sections 137(1) and 158 of the Electoral Act, 2010.

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Feel free to reach the author, ask questions or make inquiries on this topic or any other onyekachi.umah@gmail.com or +2348037665878.

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