#OBSCURELEGALFACTS BY AROME ABU
USE OF MASQUERADES PROHIBITED DURING POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS
In Nigeria, it is an offence for Political parties or Candidates to employ the use of Masquerades during political campaigns or any other political purpose.
PENALTY
Candidates – N1,000,000 fine and 12 months imprisonment.
Political party – N2,000,000 fine.
See Section 95 (4) & (7) of the Electoral Act
Arome Abu is the Principal Partner of TCLP.
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