Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Fifth Alteration) Acts, 2023
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Official source(3) Nothing in this section shall invalidate any law that is reasonably
justifiable in a democratic society -
(a) for the purpose of preventing the disclosure of information
received in confidence, maintaining the authority and
independence of courts or regulating telephony, wireless
broadcasting, television or the exhibition of cinematograph
films; or
(b) imposing restrictions upon persons holding office under
the Government of the Federation or of a State, members of
the armed forces of the Federation or members of the Nigeria
Police Force or other Government security services or agencies
established by law.
40. Right to peaceful assembly and association
Every person shall be entitled to assemble freely and associate
with other persons, and in particular he may form or belong to
any political party, trade union or any other association for the
protection of his interests:
Provided that the provisions of this section shall not derogate from
the powers conferred by this Constitution on the Independent
National Electoral Commission with respect to political parties to
which that Commission does not accord recognition.
41. Right to freedom of movement
(1) Every citizen of Nigeria is entitled to move freely throughout
Nigeria and to reside in any part thereof, and no citizen of Nigeria
shall be expelled from Nigeria or refused entry thereby or exit
therefrom.
(2) Nothing in subsection (1) of this section shall invalidate any law
that is reasonably justifiable in a democratic society-
(a) imposing restrictions on the residence or movement of any
person who has committed or is reasonably suspected to have
committed a criminal offence in order to prevent him from
leaving Nigeria; or
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