Section 228 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria (CFRN) (As amended) – Here is all you need to know about section 228 of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
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Section 228 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria
Here is what section 228 of the CFRN says:
The National Assembly may by law provide –
(a) for the punishment of any person involved in the management or control of any political party found after due inquiry to have contravened any of the provisions of sections 221, 225(3) and 227 of this Constitution;
(b) for the disqualification of any persons from holding public office on the ground that he knowingly aids or abets a political party in contravening section 225(3) of this Constitution;
(c) for an annual grant to the Independent National Electoral Commission for disbursement to political parties on a fair and equitable basis to assist them in the discharge of their functions; and
(d) for the conferment on the Commission of other powers as may appear to the National Assembly to be necessary or desirable for the purpose of enabling the Commission more effectively to ensure that political parties observe the provisions of this part of this chapter.