Nigerian Electoral Act

Section 105 - Qualification

A person shall be qualified for election under this Part of this Act if he or she -

(a) is a citizen of Nigeria;

(b) is registered as a voter;

(c) has attained the age of 25 years for Councillor and 30 years for Chairman and Vice-Chairman;

(d) is educated up to at least School Certificate level or its equivalent; and

(e) is a member of a political party and is sponsored by that party.

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