Nigerian Electoral Act

Section 84 - Nomination of candidates by parties

(1) A political party seeking to nominate candidates for elections under this Act shall hold primaries for aspirants to all elective positions which shall be monitored by the Commission.

(2) The procedure for the nomination of candidates by political parties for the various elective positions shall be by direct primaries or consensus.

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