Section 79 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria (CFRN) (As amended) – Here is all you need to know about section 79 of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
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Section 79 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria
Here is what section 79 of the CFRN says:
The National Assembly shall make provisions in respects
(a) persons who may apply to an election tribunal for determination of any question as to whether –
(i) any person has been validly elected as a member of the Senate or of the House of Representatives,
(ii) the term of office of any person has ceased, or
(iii) the seat in the Senate or in the House of Representatives of a member of that House has become vacant;
(b) circumstances and manner in which, and the conditions upon which, such application may be made; and
(c) powers, practice and procedure of the election tribunal in relation to any such application.