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Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (First Alteration) Act, 2010

Official source page 9

Jurisdiction
Nigeria
Provision
9
Source language
English
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in force
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(6) An election tribunal shall deliver its judgment in writing within 180 days from the date of the filing of the petition. (7) An appeal from a decision of an election tribunal or court shall be heard and disposed of within 60 days from the date of the delivery of judgment of the tribunal. (8) The Court in all appeals from election tribunal may adopt the practice of first giving its decision and reserving the reasons therefore to a later date." 30. The following Schedules to the Constitution are altered - Alteration of Schedule to the Constitution SECOND SCHEDULE Part LItem 56 of the Second Schedule to the Constitution is altered by inserting before the word "Regulation" the words, "Formation and". THIRD SCHEDULE Item (F) of the Third Schedule to the Constitution is altered- (a) by substituting for paragraph 14, a new paragraph "14"-- "14 (1) The Independent National Electoral Commission shall comprise the following members- (a) a chairman, who shall be the Chief Electoral Commissioner; and (b) twelve other members to be known as National Electoral Commissioners. (2) A member of the Commission shall- (a) be non-partisan and a person of unquestionable integrity; and (b) be not less than 40 years of age in the case of the Chairman and not less than 35 years of age in the case of the National Commissioners.

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Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (First Alteration) Act, 2010 · placng.org · Retrieved 18 August 2026.

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