Section 78 - Contravention of section 227 of the 1999 Constitution

(1) A political party or association, which contravenes the provisions of section 227 of the Constitution, commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine of -

(a) ₦5,000,000 for the first offence;

(b) ₦7,000,000 for any subsequent offence; and

(c) ₦500,000 for every day that the offence continues.

(2) Any person or group of persons who aids or abets a political party in contravening the provisions of section 227 of the Constitution, commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine of ₦5,000,000 or imprisonment for a term of five years or both.