What Does It Take To Run For Office In Nigeria?

The Election Network, August 31, 2020

In Nigeria, the process of becoming an elected official begins with
being a registered member of a political party approved by the
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), for no less
than 2 years. There are currently 18 of these parties, cut down
from the over 70 political parties that contested in the 2019 polls.
Beyond being a card-carrying member of a political party, to run
for oʇice in Nigeria, certain requirements must be met.

Here’s a list:

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Need more insight into Nigeria’s election processes? Read the July review.

This story is part of our new series on Nigeria where we analyse electoral reform and political trends in the country ahead of the next general elections in 2023.

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