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How APC Lost The Election Based On Technicalities!!! by christopher123(m): 6:04pm On Mar 31, 2015 |
Article 134 (2) of the Nigerian Constitution stipulates that a presidential candidate will be duly elected after attaining both the highest number of votes cast; and has received at least a quarter of the votes at each of at least two-thirds of all the states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Abuja. If no candidate satisfies the requirement, a second election will be held between the two leading candidates within seven days from the pronouncement of the result. Its self explanatory, apart from having the highest number of votes, d winner must garner at least 25% in at least 24 states even if he loses in some of d states. FOR THE ILLITERATES AMONGST US HERE, LET ME BREAK IT DOWN THE WAY I WILL BREAK IT DOWN FOR A 6 YEAR OLD SWEET GIRL It will perhaps help you understand the spirit and principle of the rule first. WHY HAVE THE 25% PROVISION? In a country as diverse as Nigeria, this policy was put in place to ensure that any leader that is elected enjoys the mandate and support of a large part of Nigeria. Basically, it is insufficient to have a large number of votes from one part of the country. For example, even if I won 100 million votes from Kano state alone, I would still need to demonstrate that I have support from the rest of Nigeria in addition to the large votes I got from Kano. I would need to get at least 25% of the vote in 2/3rd of the states in Nigeria. Nigeria has 36 states today, so I would have to get 25% of the votes in 24 states. NOTE that I don't need to win the 24 states. I just need to get 25%. So, to recap, to win the presidency in Nigeria, I need 1. A simple majority of the vote which I could get from a small section of the country (or even one state) ALSO 2. Demonstrate I have support in a large part of the country by showing that at least 25% of voters in at least each of 24 states supports my candidacy. 1 Like |
Re: How APC Lost The Election Based On Technicalities!!! by Jelo4kul(m): 6:05pm On Mar 31, 2015 |
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Re: How APC Lost The Election Based On Technicalities!!! by nellykidies(f): 6:10pm On Mar 31, 2015 |
this is where d problem is cos most people do not understand this part & this could lead to big choas.#peaceNija. |
Re: How APC Lost The Election Based On Technicalities!!! by SELENAqueensy(f): 6:24pm On Mar 31, 2015 |
God bless Buhari God bless Nigeria God bless the APCs God bless me For the PDPs, God bless you too, it wouldn't have been fun without u guys #BabaNowThatYouAreThere, we celebrate your victory |
Re: How APC Lost The Election Based On Technicalities!!! by Doncolio(m): 6:26pm On Mar 31, 2015 |
We know this but thanks for sharing. Congrats in advance to you GMB. #GodBlessNigeria |
Re: How APC Lost The Election Based On Technicalities!!! by CharlesPhc: 6:30pm On Mar 31, 2015 |
But GMB got 25% from 26 states and GEJ also got 25% from 26 states excluding Borno. What will determine now is the simple majority...!!! |
Re: How APC Lost The Election Based On Technicalities!!! by talktimi(m): 6:32pm On Mar 31, 2015 |
Buhari has won, lets move on with our lives 2 Likes |
Re: How APC Lost The Election Based On Technicalities!!! by Nobody: 6:36pm On Mar 31, 2015 |
Thank you Jonathan for conceding defeat. You are an African hero who has proudly put Nigeria on the road to credible elections. Goodbye to Ogboni-run federal government. 1 Like |
Re: How APC Lost The Election Based On Technicalities!!! by ozo13(m): 6:37pm On Mar 31, 2015 |
Jelo4kul: |
Re: How APC Lost The Election Based On Technicalities!!! by ozo13(m): 6:38pm On Mar 31, 2015 |
Grandeur delusion in ffk voice christopher123: |
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