House of Representatives Approves 10-Year Jail Term, ₦75 Million Fine for Electoral Offences and Forgery in Nigeria
The Nigerian House of Representatives has amended the Electoral Act, 2022, imposing harsher penalties for electoral offences. Individuals convicted of forging nomination papers or destroying election result sheets now face a 10-year jail term or a ₦75 million fine, up from ₦50 million. Improper use of a voter’s card attracts a ₦5 million fine. Over-voting will no longer automatically nullify results; excess votes will be deducted proportionally, with the presiding officer prosecuted. Proposals to jail those influencing delegates in primaries were rejected to prevent political abuse. The amendments aim to modernize the electoral system while safeguarding against misuse of penalties.
The Nigerian House of Representatives has amended the Electoral Act, 2022, imposing harsher penalties for electoral offences. Individuals convicted of forging nomination papers or destroying election result sheets now face a 10-year jail term or a ₦75 million fine, up from ₦50 million. Improper use of a voter’s card attracts a ₦5 million fine. Over-voting will no longer automatically nullify results; excess votes will be deducted proportionally, with the presiding officer prosecuted. Proposals to jail those influencing delegates in primaries were rejected to prevent political abuse. The amendments aim to modernize the electoral system while safeguarding against misuse of penalties.
House of Representatives Approves 10-Year Jail Term, ₦75 Million Fine for Electoral Offences and Forgery in Nigeria
The Nigerian House of Representatives has amended the Electoral Act, 2022, imposing harsher penalties for electoral offences. Individuals convicted of forging nomination papers or destroying election result sheets now face a 10-year jail term or a ₦75 million fine, up from ₦50 million. Improper use of a voter’s card attracts a ₦5 million fine. Over-voting will no longer automatically nullify results; excess votes will be deducted proportionally, with the presiding officer prosecuted. Proposals to jail those influencing delegates in primaries were rejected to prevent political abuse. The amendments aim to modernize the electoral system while safeguarding against misuse of penalties.
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