Electoral Act: No conflict between Sections 77(7), 85 — Itodo

Samson Itodo, Executive Director of Yiaga Africa, has dismissed claims that Sections 77(7) and 85 of the Electoral Act 2026 are in conflict. He said the provisions address different aspects of the electoral process and require careful legal interpretation rather than partisan consideration. According to him, Section 85 limits what political parties can demand from aspirants, while Section 77(7) deals with a party's statutory obligation to submit its membership register within the stipulated period. Itodo argued that the consequence for failing to meet that obligation is imposed by the Electoral Act.

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