Section 139 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria (CFRN) (As amended) – Here is all you need to know about section 139 of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
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Section 139 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria
Here is what section 139 of the CFRN says:
The National Assembly shall by an Act make provisions as respects –
(a) persons who may apply to the Court of Appeal for the determination of any question as to whether;
(i) any person has been validly elected to the office of President or Vice-President
(ii) the term of office of the President or Vice President has cease, or
(iii) the office of the President or Vice-President 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 Court of Appeal in relation to any such application.