### APIDOC: Nigerian Constitution - Governor Election Process (Section 179) Source: https://github.com/mykeels/nigerian-constitution/blob/master/constitution/chapter-vi.md Details the conditions under which a candidate is deemed elected as Governor of a State, covering scenarios with a single candidate, multiple candidates, and subsequent run-off elections. ```APIDOC 1. A candidate for an election to the office of Governor of a State shall be deemed to have been duly elected to such office where, being the only candidate nominated for the election- - (a) he has a majority of YES votes over NO votes cast at the election; and - (b) he has not less than one-quarter of the votes cast at the election in each of at least two-thirds of all the local government areas in the State, but where the only candidate fails to be elected in accordance with this subsection, then there shall be fresh nominations 2. A candidate for an election to the office of Governor of a State shall be deemed to have been duly elected where, there being two or more candidates - - (a) he has the highest number of votes cast at the election; and - (b) he has not less than one-quarter of all the votes cast in each of at least two-thirds of all the local government areas in the State 3. In default of a candidate duly elected in accordance with subsection (2) of this section there shall be a second election in accordance with subsection (4) of this section at which the only candidates shall be - - (a) the candidate who secured the highest number of votes cast at the election; and - (b) one among the remaining candidates who secured a majority of votes in the highest number of local government areas in the State, so however that where there are more than one candidate with a majority of votes in the highest number of local government areas, the candidate among them with the next highest total of votes cast at the election shall be the second candidate 4. In default of a candidate duly elected under subsection (2) of this section, the Independent National Electoral Commission shall within seven days of the result of the election held under that subsection, arrange for an election between the two candidates and a candidate at such election shall be deemed to have been duly elected to the office of Governor of a State if - - (a) he has a majority of the votes cast at the election; and - (b) he has not less than one-quarter of the votes cast at the election in each of at least two-thirds of all the local government areas in the State 5. In default of a candidate duly elected under subsection (4) of this section, the Independent National Electoral Commission shall within seven days of the result of the election held under that subsection, arrange for another election between the two candidates to which that sub-paragraph relates and a candidate at such election shall be deemed to have been duly elected to the office of governor of a State if he has a majority of the votes cast at the election ``` -------------------------------- ### APIDOC: Nigerian Constitution - Governor Succession in Case of Death/Inability (Section 181) Source: https://github.com/mykeels/nigerian-constitution/blob/master/constitution/chapter-vi.md Specifies the procedures for succession if a duly elected Governor or both Governor and Deputy Governor die or are unable to assume office before inauguration. ```APIDOC 1. If a person duly elected as Governor dies before taking and subscribing the Oath of Allegiance and oath of office, or is unable for any reason whatsoever to be sworn in, the person elected with him as Deputy governor shall be sworn in as Governor and he shall nominate a new Deputy-Governor who shall be appointed by the Governor with the approval of a simple majority of the House of Assembly of the State 2. Where the persons duly elected as Governor and Deputy Governor of a State die or are for any reason unable to assume office before the inauguration of the house of Assembly, the Independent National Electoral Commission shall immediately conduct an election for a Governor and Deputy Governor of the State ``` -------------------------------- ### Definitions of Key Terms in the Nigerian Constitution Source: https://github.com/mykeels/nigerian-constitution/blob/master/constitution/chapter-viii.md This snippet provides a comprehensive list of definitions for various terms as specified in Section 318 of the Nigerian Constitution. These definitions are crucial for understanding the precise meaning and scope of legal and administrative concepts within the constitutional text. ```APIDOC "Act" | "Act of the National Assembly": any law made by the National Assembly and includes any law which takes effect under the provisions of this constitution as an Act of the National Assembly "appointment" | its cognate expression: includes appointment on promotion and transfer or confirmation of appointment "area council": each of the administrative areas within the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja "authority": includes government "belong to" | its grammatical expression (when used with reference to a person in a state): refers to a person either or whose parents or any of whose grand parents was a member of a community indigenous to that state "civil service of the Federation": service of the Federation in a civil capacity as staff of the office of the President, the Vice-President, a ministry or department of the government of the Federation assigned with the responsibility for any business of the Government of the Federation "civil service of the state": service of the government of a state in a civil capacity as staff of the office of the governor, deputy governor or a ministry or department of the government of the state assigned with the responsibility for any business of the government of the state "Cod of Conduct": refers to the Code of Conduct contained in the fifth schedule to this constitution "Commissioner": a Commissioner of the Government of a State "Concurrent Legislative List": the list of matters set out in the first column in Part 11 of the second schedule to this constitution with respect to which the National Assembly and a House of Assembly may make laws to the extent prescribed, respectively, opposite thereto in the second column thereof "decision" (in relation to a court): any determination of that court and includes judgement decree, order, conviction, sentence or recommendation "enactment": provision of any law or a subsidiary instrument "Exclusive Legislative List": the list in Part 1 of the second schedule to this constitution "existing law": has the meaning assigned to it in section 315 of this constitution "federal character of Nigeria": refers to the distinctive desire of the peoples of Nigeria to promote national unity, foster national loyalty and give every citizen of Nigeria a sense of belonging to the nation as expressed in section 14 (3) and (4) of this constitution "Federation": the Federal Republic of Nigeria "financial year": any period of twelve months beginning on the first day of January in any year or such other date as the National Assembly may prescribe "function": includes power and duty "government": includes the Government of the Federation, or of any state, or of a local government council or any person who exercises power of authority on its behalf "Governor" | "Deputy Governor": the governor of a state or a deputy governor of a state "House of Assembly": the House of Assembly of a state "Judicial office": the office of Chief Justice of Nigeria or a Justice of the Supreme Court, the President or Justice of the Court of Appeal, the office of the Chief Judge or a Judge of the Federal High Court, the office of the Chief Judge or Judge of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, the office of the Chief Judge of a State and Judge of the High Court of a State, a Grand Kadi or Kadi of the Sharia Court of Appeal of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, a President or Judge of the Customary Court of Appeal; of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, a Grand Kadi or Kadi of the Sharia Court of Appeal of a State; and a reference to a "judicial officer" is a reference to the holder of any such office "law": a law enacted by the House of Assembly of a State "Legislative house": the Senate, House of Representatives or a House of Assembly "Local government area" | "local government council": includes an area council "public service of a State": the service of the State in any capacity in respect of the Government of the State and includes service as: - (a) Clerk or other staff of the House of Assembly - (b) member of staff of the High Court, the Sharia court of Appeal, the Customary Court of Appeal; or other courts established for a State by this Constitution or by a Law of a House of Assembly - (c) member or staff of any commission or authority established for the State by this Constitution or by a Law of a House of Assembly - (d) staff of any local government council ``` -------------------------------- ### Nigerian States, Local Government Areas, and Capitals Source: https://github.com/mykeels/nigerian-constitution/blob/master/constitution/schedules.md Lists Nigerian states, their respective Local Government Areas (LGAs), and state capitals, providing a comprehensive overview of administrative divisions. ```APIDOC States: - State: "Kogi" LGAs: ["Adavi", "Ajaokuta", "Ankpa", "Bassa", "Dekina", "Ibaji", "Idah", "Igalamela-Odolu", "Ijumu", "Kabba/Bunu", "Kogi", "Lokoja", "Mopa-Muro", "Ofu", "Ogori/Mangongo", "Okehi", "Okene", "Olamabolo", "Omala", "Yagba East", "Yagba West"] Capital: "Lokoja" - State: "Kwara" LGAs: ["Asa", "Baruten", "Edu", "Ekiti", "Ifelodun", "Ilorin East", "Ilorin West", "Irepodun", "Isin", "Kaiama", "Moro", "Offa", "Oke-Ero", "Oyun", "Pategi"] Capital: "Ilorin" - State: "Lagos" LGAs: ["Agege", "Ajeromi-Ifelodun", "Alimosho", "Amuwo-Odofin", "Apapa", "Badagry", "Epe", "Eti-Osa", "Ibeju/Lekki", "Ifako-Ijaye", "Ikeja", "Ikorodu", "Kosofe", "Lagos Island", "Lagos Mainland", "Mushin", "Ojo", "Oshodi-Isolo", "Shomolu", "Surulere"] Capital: "Ikeja" - State: "Nasarawa" LGAs: ["Akwanga", "Awe", "Doma", "Karu", "Keana", "Keffi", "Kokona", "Lafia", "Nasarawa", "Nasarawa-Eggon", "Obi", "Toto", "Wamba"] Capital: "Lafia" - State: "Niger" LGAs: ["Agaie", "Agwara", "Bida", "Borgu", "Bosso", "Chanchaga", "Edati", "Gbako", "Gurara", "Katcha", "Kontagora", "Lapai", "Lavun", "Magama", "Mariga", "Mashegu", "Mokwa", "Muya", "Pailoro", "Rafi", "Rijau", "Shiroro", "Suleja", "Tafa", "Wushishi"] Capital: "Minna" - State: "Ogun" LGAs: ["Abeokuta North", "Abeokuta South", "Ado-Odo/Ota", "Egbado North", "Egbado South", "Ewekoro", "Ifo", "Ijebu East", "Ijebu North", "Ijebu North East", "Ijebu Ode", "Ikenne", "Imeko-Afon", "Ipokia", "Obafemi-Owode", "Ogun Waterside", "Odeda", "Odogbolu", "Remo North", "Shagamu"] Capital: "Abeokuta" - State: "Ondo" LGAs: ["Akoko North East", "Akoko North West", "Akoko South Akure East", "Akoko South West", "Akure North", "Akure South", "Ese-Odo", "Idanre", "Ifedore", "Ilaje", "Ile-Oluji-Okeigbo", "Irele", "Odigbo", "Okitipupa", "Ondo East", "Ondo West", "Ose", "Owo"] Capital: "Akure" - State: "Osun" LGAs: ["Aiyedade", "Aiyedire", "Atakumosa East", "Atakumosa West", "Boluwaduro", "Boripe", "Ede North", "Ede South", "Egbedore", "Ejigbo", "Ife Central", "Ife East", "Ife North", "Ife South", "Ifedayo", "Ifelodun", "Ila", "Ilesha East", "Ilesha West", "Irepodun", "Irewole", "Isokan", "Iwo", "Obokun", "Odo-Otin", "Ola-Oluwa", "Olorunda", "Oriade", "Orolu", "Osogbo"] Capital: "Oshogbo" - State: "Oyo" LGAs: ["Afijio", "Akinyele", "Atiba", "Atigbo", "Egbeda", "Ibadan Central", "Ibadan North", "Ibadan North West", "Ibadan South East", "Ibadan South West", "Ibarapa Central", "Ibarapa East", "Ibarapa North", "Ido", "Irepo", "Iseyin", "Itesiwaju", "Iwajowa", "Kajola", "Lagelu Ogbomosho North", "Ogbmosho South", "Ogo Oluwa", "Olorunsogo", "Oluyole", "Ona-Ara", "Orelope", "Ori Ire", "Oyo East", "Oyo West", "Saki East", "Saki West", "Surulere"] Capital: "Ibadan" - State: "Plateau" LGAs: ["Barikin Ladi", "Bassa", "Bokkos", "Jos East", "Jos North", "Jos South", "Kanam", "Kanke", "Langtang North", "Langtang South", "Mangu", "Mikang", "Pankshin", "Qua’an Pan", "Riyom", "Shendam", "Wase"] Capital: "Jos" - State: "Rivers" LGAs: ["Abua/Odual", "Ahoada East", "Ahoada West", "Akuku Toru", "Andoni", "Asari-Toru", "Bonny", "Degema", "Emohua", "Eleme", "Etche", "Gokana", "Ikwerre", "Khana", "Obia/Akpor", "Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni", "Ogu/Bolo", "Okrika", "Omumma", "Opobo/Nkoro", "Oyigbo", "Port-Harcourt", "Tai"] Capital: "Port-Harcourt" - State: "Sokoto" LGAs: ["Binji", "Bodinga", "Dange-shnsi", "Gada", "Goronyo", "Gudu", "Gawabawa", "Illela", "Isa", "Kware", "kebbe", "Rabah", "Sabon birni", "Shagari", "Silame", "Sokoto North", "Sokoto South", "Tambuwal", "Tqngaza", "Tureta", "Wamako", "Wurno", "Yabo"] Capital: "Sokoto" - State: "Taraba" LGAs: ["Ardo-kola", "Bali", "Donga", "Gashaka", "Cassol", "Ibi", "Jalingo", "Karin-Lamido", "Kurmi", "Lau", "Sardauna", "Takum", "Ussa", "Wukari", "Yorro", "Zing"] Capital: "Jalingo" - State: "Yobe" LGAs: ["Bade", "Bursari", "Damaturu", "Fika", "Fune", "Geidam", "Gujba", "Gulani", "Jakusko", "Karasuwa", "Karawa", "Machina", "Nangere", "Nguru Potiskum", "Tarmua", "Yunusari", "Yusufari"] Capital: "Damaturu" - State: "Zamfara" LGAs: ["Anka", "Bakura", "Birnin Magaji", "Bukkuyum", "Bungudu", "Gummi", "Gusau", "Kaura", "Namoda", "Maradun", "Maru", "Shinkafi", "Talata Mafara", "Tsafe", "Zurmi"] Capital: "Gusau" ``` -------------------------------- ### National Economic Council Composition and Economic Advisory Role Source: https://github.com/mykeels/nigerian-constitution/blob/master/constitution/schedules.md Outlines the composition of the National Economic Council, including the Vice-President, State Governors, and the Central Bank Governor, and details its power to advise the President on the Federation's economic affairs and coordination of economic planning. ```APIDOC National Economic Council: Composition (Section 18): - The Vice-President (Chairman) - The Governor of each State of the Federation - The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (established under the Central Bank of Nigeria Decree 1991 or any enactment replacing that Decree) Powers (Section 19): - Advise the President concerning the economic affairs of the Federation - Advise, in particular, on measures necessary for the co-ordination of the economic planning efforts or economic programmes of the various Governments of the Federation ``` -------------------------------- ### Federal Judicial Service Commission - Composition and Powers Source: https://github.com/mykeels/nigerian-constitution/blob/master/constitution/schedules.md Outlines the composition of the Federal Judicial Service Commission, including key judicial figures and legal practitioners, and details its powers to advise on judicial appointments, recommend removals, and manage staff of the judicial service. ```APIDOC 12. The Federal Judicial Service Commission shall comprise the following members - - (a) the Chief Justice of Nigeria, who shall be the Chairman; - (b) the President of the Court of Appeal; - (c) the Attorney-General of the Federation; - (d) the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court; - (e) two persons, each of whom has been qualified to practice as a legal practitioner in Nigeria for a period of not less than fifteen years, from a list of not less than four persons so qualified and recommended by the Nigerian Bar Association; and - (f) two other persons, not being legal practitioners, who in the opinion of the President are of unquestionable integrity. 13. The Commission shall have power to - - (a) advise the National Judicial Council in nominating persons for appointment, as respects appointments to the office of - - (i) the Chief Justice of Nigeria; (ii) a Justice of the Supreme Court; (iii) the President of the Court of Appeal; (iv) a Justice of the Court of Appeal; - (v) the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court; (vi) a Judge of the Federal High Court; and (iv) the Chairman and members of the Code of Conduct Tribunal. - (b) recommend to the National Judicial Council, the removal from office of the judicial officers specified in sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph; and - (c) appoint, dismiss and exercise disciplinary control over the Chief Registrars and Deputy Chief Registrars of the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeal, the Federal High Court and all other members of the staff of the judicial service of the Federation not otherwise specified in this Constitution and of the Federal Judicial Service Commission. ``` -------------------------------- ### APIDOC: Nigerian Constitution - Governor Tenure and Vacation of Office (Section 180) Source: https://github.com/mykeels/nigerian-constitution/blob/master/constitution/chapter-vi.md Outlines the conditions under which a person holds the office of Governor of a State and when the office is vacated, including provisions for war-time extensions. ```APIDOC 1. subject to the provisions of this Constitution, a person shall hold the office of Governor of a State until - - (a) When his successor in office takes the oath of that office; or - (b) he dies whilst holding such office; or - (c) the date when his resignation from office takes effect; or - (d) he otherwise ceases to hold office in accordance with the provisions of this constitution 2. Subject to the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, the Governor shall vacate his office at the expiration of period of four years commencing from the date when - - (a) in the case of a person first elected as Governor under this Constitution, he took the Oath of Allegiance and oath of office; and - (b) the person last elected to that office took the Oath of Allegiance and oath of office or would, but for his death, have taken such oaths 3. If the Federation is at war in which the territory of Nigeria is physically involved and the President considers that it is not practicable to hold elections, the National Assembly may be resolution extend the period of four years mentioned in subsection (2) of this section from time to time, but no such extension shall exceed a period of six months at any one time ``` -------------------------------- ### National Defence Council Composition and Advisory Role Source: https://github.com/mykeels/nigerian-constitution/blob/master/constitution/schedules.md Describes the members of the National Defence Council, including key government and military officials, and specifies its power to advise the President on matters concerning Nigeria's sovereignty and territorial integrity. ```APIDOC National Defence Council: Composition (Section 16): - The President (Chairman) - The Vice-President (Deputy Chairman) - The Minister of the Government of the Federation responsible for defence - The Chief of Defence Staff - The Chief of Army Staff - The Chief of Naval Staff - The Chief of Air Staff - Such other members as the President may appoint Powers (Section 17): - Advise the President on matters relating to the defence of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Nigeria ``` -------------------------------- ### Definition of Federal Capital Territory Abuja Boundaries Source: https://github.com/mykeels/nigerian-constitution/blob/master/constitution/schedules.md Provides a detailed geographical definition of the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja) boundaries, specifying coordinates and key landmarks for its perimeter. ```APIDOC Definition of Federal Capital Territory, Abuja Boundaries: Starting Point: Izom (7oE Longitude, 9o 15 Latitude) Path: - Straight line westward to a point just north of Lehu on the Kemi River. - Line along 6o 47 ½ ‘ E southward passing close to Semasu, Zui, and Bassa down to a place a little west of Abaji town. - Line along parallel 8o 27 ½ ‘N Latitude to Ahinza village (7o 6" on Kanama River). - Straight line to Buga Village (8o 30 ‘N Latitude, 7" 20’E Longitude). - Line northwards joining Odu, Karshi, and Karu. - From Karu, along the boundary between Niger and Plateau States as far as Kawu. - Along the boundary between Kaduna and Niger States up to a point just north of Bwari village. - Straight to Zuba village. - Straight to Izom (closing the loop). ``` -------------------------------- ### Nigerian Constitution: Section 131 - Qualifications for President Source: https://github.com/mykeels/nigerian-constitution/blob/master/constitution/chapter-vi.md Outlines the eligibility criteria for a person to be qualified for election to the office of the President, including citizenship by birth, age, political party membership, and educational attainment. ```APIDOC A person shall be qualified for election to the office of the President if - (a) he is a citizen of Nigeria by birth; (b) he has attained the age of forty years; (c) he is a member of a political party and is sponsored by that political party; and (d) he has been educated up to at least School Certificate level or its equivalent ``` -------------------------------- ### Nigerian Constitution: Section 132 - Presidential Election Procedures Source: https://github.com/mykeels/nigerian-constitution/blob/master/constitution/chapter-vi.md Specifies the timing of presidential elections, the role of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), provisions for extending nomination time, and the constituency for the election. ```APIDOC 1. An election to the office of President shall be held on a date to be appointed by the Independent National Electoral Commission 2. An election to the said office shall be held on a date not earlier than sixty days and not later than thirty days before the expiration of the term of office of the last holder of that office 3. Where in an election to the office of President one of the two or more candidates nominated for the election is the only candidate after the close of nomination, by reason of the disqualification, withdrawal, incapacitation, disappearance or death of the other candidates, the Independent National Electoral Commission shall extend the time for nomination 4. For the purpose of an election to the office of President, the whole of the Federation shall be regarded as one constituency 5. Every person who is registered to vote at an election of a member of a legislative house shall be entitled to vote at an election to the office of President ``` -------------------------------- ### Federal Civil Service Commission - Composition and Powers Source: https://github.com/mykeels/nigerian-constitution/blob/master/constitution/schedules.md Describes the composition of the Federal Civil Service Commission, including its Chairman and other members, and specifies its powers to appoint, dismiss, and exercise disciplinary control over persons in the Federal Civil Service, with certain exceptions for high-level positions. ```APIDOC 10. The Federal Civil Service Commission shall comprise the following members - - (a) a Chairman; and - (b) not more than fifteen other members, who shall, in the opinion of the President, be persons of unquestionable integrity and sound political judgment. 11. (1) The Commission shall without prejudice to the powers vested in the President, the National Judicial Council, the Federal Judicial Service Commission, the National Population Commission and the Police Service Commission, have power - - (a) to appoint persons to offices in the Federal Civil Service; and - (b) to dismiss and exercise disciplinary control over persons holding such offices. - (2) The Commission shall not exercise any of its powers under sub-paragraph (1) of this paragraph in respect of such offices of heads of divisions of Ministries or of departments of the government of the Federation as may, from time to time, be designated by an order made by the President except after consultation with the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. ``` -------------------------------- ### Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Structure and Powers Source: https://github.com/mykeels/nigerian-constitution/blob/master/constitution/schedules.md Defines the composition of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), including the Chairman and National Electoral Commissioners, and outlines its extensive powers related to organizing, supervising, and monitoring elections, registering political parties, and maintaining voter registers. ```APIDOC Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC): Composition (Section 14): - Chairman (Chief Electoral Commissioner) - Twelve National Electoral Commissioners: - Persons of unquestionable integrity - Not less than 50 years (Chairman) and 40 years (Commissioners) of age - Resident Electoral Commissioner (for each State/FCT): - Appointed by the President - Persons of unquestionable integrity - Not less than 40 years of age Powers (Section 15): - Organise, undertake and supervise all elections to: - Offices of President and Vice-President - Governor and Deputy Governor of a State - Membership of Senate, House of Representatives, House of Assembly of each State - Register political parties (in accordance with Constitution and National Assembly Act) - Monitor the organisation and operation of political parties (including finances) - Arrange for annual examination and auditing of political party funds and accounts, publish reports - Arrange and conduct registration of qualified voters, prepare, maintain and revise voter register - Monitor political campaigns and provide rules/regulations for political parties - Ensure Electoral Commissioners, Electoral and Returning Officers take Oath of Office - Delegate any of its powers to any Resident Electoral Commissioner - Carry out such other functions as conferred by an Act of the National Assembly ``` -------------------------------- ### Federal Character Commission - Composition and Powers Source: https://github.com/mykeels/nigerian-constitution/blob/master/constitution/schedules.md Details the composition of the Federal Character Commission, including its Chairman and state representatives, and outlines its powers to ensure equitable distribution of posts, promote compliance with federal character principles, and take legal measures against non-compliance. ```APIDOC 7. (1) The Federal Character Commission shall comprise the following members: - (a) a Chairman; and - (b) one person to represent each of the states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. - (2) The Chairman and members shall be appointed by the President, subject to confirmation by the Senate. 8. (1) In giving effect to the provisions of section 14(3) and (4) of this Constitution, the Commission shall have the power to: - (a) work out an equitable formula subject to the approval of the National Assembly for the distribution of all cadres of posts in the public service of the Federation and of the States, the armed forces of the Federation, the Nigeria Police Force and other government security agencies, government owned companies and parastatals of the states; - (b) promote, monitor and enforce compliance with the principles of proportional sharing of all bureaucratic, economic, media and political posts at all levels of government; - (c) take such legal measures, including the prosecution of the head or staff of any Ministry or government body or agency which fails to comply with any federal character principle or formula prescribed or adopted by the Commission; and - (d) carry out such other functions as may be conferred upon it by an Act of the National Assembly. - (2) The posts mentioned in sub-paragraph (1)(a) and (b) of this paragraph shall include those of the Permanent Secretaries, Directors-General in Extra-Ministerial Departments and parastatals, Directors in Ministries and Extra-Ministerial Departments, senior military officers, senior diplomatic posts and managerial cadres in the Federal and State parastatals, bodies, agencies and institutions. - (3) Notwithstanding any provision in any other law or enactment, the Commission shall ensure that every public company or corporation reflects the federal character in the appointments of its directors and senior management staff. 9. It shall be the duty of the Board of Directors of every state-owned enterprise to recognise and promote the principle of federal character in the ownership and management structure of the company. ``` -------------------------------- ### Nigerian Constitution: Section 134 - Election of Multiple Presidential Candidates Source: https://github.com/mykeels/nigerian-constitution/blob/master/constitution/chapter-vi.md Details the criteria for a candidate to be deemed duly elected when there are two or more candidates, including provisions for a second election if no candidate meets the initial requirements, and the process for selecting candidates for such a run-off. ```APIDOC 1. A candidate for an election to the office of President shall be deemed to have be been duly elected, where, there being only two candidates for the election - - (a) he has the majority of votes cast at the election; and - (b) he has not less than one-quarter of the votes cast at the election in each of at least two-thirds of all the States in the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja 2. A candidate for an election to the office of President shall be deemed to have been duly elected where, there being more than two candidates for the election- - (a) he has the highest number of votes cast at the election; and - (b) he has not less than one-quarter of the votes cast at the election each of at least two-thirds of all the States in the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja 3. In a default of a candidate duly elected in accordance with subsection (2) of this section their shall be a second election in accordance with subsection (4) of this section at which the only candidate shall be - - (a) the candidate who scored the highest number of votes at any election held in accordance with the said subsection (2) of this section; and - (b) one among the remaining candidates who has a majority of votes in the highest number of States, so however that where there are more than one candidate with majority of votes in the highest number of States, the candidate among them with the highest total of votes cast at the election shall be the second candidate for the election 4. In default of a candidate duly elected under the foregoing subsections, the Independent National Electoral Commission shall within seven days of the result of the election held under the said subsections, arrange for an election between the two candidates and a candidate at such election shall be deemed elected to the office of President if - - (a) he has a majority of votes cast at the election; and - (b) he has not less than one-quarter of the votes cast at the election in each of at least two-thirds of all the States in the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja 5. In default of a candidate duly elected under subsection (4) of this section, the Independent National Electoral Commission shall, within seven days of the result of the election held under the aforesaid subsection (4), arrange for another election between the two candidates to which the subsection relates and a candidate at such election shall be deemed to have been duly elected to the office of President, if he has a majority of the votes cast at the election ``` -------------------------------- ### Nigerian Constitution: Section 130 - Office of the President Source: https://github.com/mykeels/nigerian-constitution/blob/master/constitution/chapter-vi.md Defines the existence and primary roles of the President of the Federation, establishing the President as Head of State, Chief Executive, and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. ```APIDOC 1. There shall be for the Federation a President 2. The President shall be the Head of State, the Chief Executive of the Federation and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federation ``` -------------------------------- ### Nigerian Constitution: Section 133 - Election of Sole Presidential Candidate Source: https://github.com/mykeels/nigerian-constitution/blob/master/constitution/chapter-vi.md Defines the conditions under which a sole candidate for the office of President is deemed duly elected, requiring a majority of 'YES' votes and a minimum vote spread across states and the Federal Capital Territory. ```APIDOC A candidate for an election to the office of President shall be deemed to have been duly elected to such office where, being the only candidate nominated for the election - - (a) he has a majority of YES votes over NO votes cast at the election; and - (b) he has not less than one-quarter of the votes cast at the election in each of at least two-thirds of all the States in the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. ``` -------------------------------- ### Federal Capital Territory Abuja Area Councils Source: https://github.com/mykeels/nigerian-constitution/blob/master/constitution/schedules.md Lists the Area Councils within the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, along with their respective headquarters. ```APIDOC Federal Capital Territory, Abuja Area Councils: - Area Council: "Abaji" Headquarters: "Abaji" - Area Council: "Abuja Municipal" Headquarters: "Garki" - Area Council: "Bwari" Headquarters: "Bwari" - Area Council: "Gwagwalada" Headquarters: "Gwagwalada" - Area Council: "Kuje" Headquarters: "Kuje" - Area Council: "Kwali" Headquarters: "Kwali" ``` === COMPLETE CONTENT === This response contains all available snippets from this library. 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