Nigerian Electoral Act

Section 101 - Campaign based on religion or tribe

A candidate, person or association that engages in campaigning or broadcasting based on religious, tribal, or sectional reason for the purpose of promoting or opposing a particular political party or the election of a particular candidate, commits an offence under this Act and is liable on conviction -

(a) to a minimum fine of ₦3,000,000 and maximum fine of ₦5,000,000 or imprisonment for a term of 12 months or both; and

(b) in the case of a political party, to a minimum fine of ₦30,000,000 and maximum fine of ₦50,000,000.

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