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PRESS RELEASE
UPDATE ON PARTY REGISTRATION AND SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES ON REVIEW OF ELECTION RESULTS
The Commission held its regular weekly meeting today, Thursday 3rd July 2025. Among other issues, the meeting discussed the need for clarity on the review of election results as well as the ongoing processing of applications from associations seeking registration as political parties. Nigerians would recall that in our interactions with stakeholders last week, the Commission promised to give an update on the two issues.
Supplementary Regulations and Guidelines for the Review of Election Results
The proviso to Section 65 of the Electoral Act 2022 empowers the Commission to review declaration and return in elections that are not made voluntarily or done contrary to the law, regulations and guidelines for the election.
Consequently, there have been many interpretations of Section 65 of the Electoral Act, making it necessary for the Commission to use its powers under the law to issue Regulations, Guidelines or Manuals for the purpose of giving effect to the provisions of the Act and for its administration.
Clear procedure and timelines have now been provided, the details of which are contained in Supplementary No.1 to the main Regulations and Guidelines for the Conduct of Elections 2022. As approved by the Commission, the supplementary regulations and guidelines have been uploaded to the Commission’s website and other platforms for public information.
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