Since the discussion of Bola Ahmed Tinubu not meeting the 25% of the votes in Abuja became a subject matter, I begin to wonder what exactly the law says and why.
We need to give meaning to whatever we think about the situation.
The truth is, whatever decision INEC will take will be done with regards to the spirit of the law and not the letters of the Law. The spirit of the law is the Justice and that's what Supreme court will use in deciding any issue that may arise in the problem.
Why does any Political party need to get 25% in Abuja?
What is it about Abuja that makes it imperative for a Presidential Aspirants to get 25% votes in Abuja?
If there is nothing special about Abuja and it's just a state in Nigeria with no special status, then I doubt it will make sense to expect 25% in Abuja before a presidential aspirant is declared Winner.

Abuja is not a state, having 25% in Abuja is a plus but not Mandatory as long as you can get it elsewhere

Moreover, why should getting 25% a must? What's special about Abuja?

25% in FCT is a most. You can't bend the constitution to favour you.

helinues:
Abuja is not a state, having 25% in Abuja is a plus but not Mandatory as long as you can get it elsewhere

Moreover, why should getting 25% a must? What's special about Abuja?

that is the question begging for answer. If by law, there is nothing special about Abuja, then getting 25% in Abuja can't be mandatory even if it looks like that in constitution.

Does it make any sense that a political impasse can persist perpetually because a candidate that is only popular in FCT wins all its votes?

helinues:
Abuja is not a state, having 25% in Abuja is a plus but not Mandatory as long as you can get it elsewhere

Moreover, why should getting 25% a must? What's special about Abuja?

You said Abuja is not a state but the law said having 25% in at least 24 states

Are you confused with what you are writing

Is Abuja a state or Not

Do Abuja have Governor?

helinues:
Abuja is not a state, having 25% in Abuja is a plus but not Mandatory as long as you can get it elsewhere

Moreover, why should getting 25% a must? What's special about Abuja?

If it is not mandatory then why was it included

Esaint2016:


You said Abuja is not a state but the law said having 25% in at least 24 states

Are you confused with what you are writing

Is Abuja a state or Not

Do Abuja have Governor?

25% votes from 24 states and Abuja. Abuja is a plus to add to 25% as it is not a state. Not aust have there

kettykin:


If it is not mandatory then why was it included

Then what should happen to votes there if not included?

helinues:


25% votes from 24 states and Abuja. Abuja is a plus to add to 25% as it is not a state. Not aust have there

Use this example

You have 36 Red Apples and 1 Green Apple

They said you can eat 25% of the Red Apple and Green Apple

What does that mean?

Esaint2016:


Use this example

You have 36 Red Apples and 1 Green Apple

They said you can eat 25% of the Red Apple and Green Apple

What does that mean?

If all the 36 red apples are not mandatory to eat, why should green apple should special?

helinues:


If all the 36 red apples are not mandatory to eat, why should green apple should special?

You are really confusing yourself
Okay let use exam question

Answer at least 24 out of 36 and number 37

What does it mean?

Esaint2016:


You are really confusing yourself
Okay let use exam question

Answer at least 24 out of 36 and number 37

What does it mean?

You are the one confusing yourself proving nothing. See the way he turned Nigeria elections to school exams.

What's special about Abuja that a candidate must have 25% there?

Is Abuja a state?

Who is the governor of Abuja?

As the name implies "Federal Capital Territory" a.k.a The Center of Unity.

Being the melting pot of all the States/citizens of the Federation, it only makes sense that anyone who intends to superintend over the country should be able to garner the support of at least 25% of the mini-Nigeria (F.C.T) and in my opinion, this clause was well intended and finely drafted.

This goes for those asking about "what's so special about FCT".

helinues:


You are the one confusing yourself proving nothing. See the way he turned Nigeria elections to school exams.

What's special about Abuja that a candidate must have 25% there?

Is Abuja a state?

Who is the governor of Abuja?

So you want the President to appoint a Minster/[governor] for people living in Abuja without getting at least 25% of thier trust

Is that not tyranny

Esaint2016:


So you want the President to appoint a Minster/[governor] for people living in Abuja without getting at least 25% of thier trust

Is that not tyranny

Tyranny?

You guys sometime make use of words you don't understand the meaning. If we are to go by your assertion, 25% would have been mandatory in all the 36 states don't you think?

helinues:


Tyranny?

You guys sometime make use of words you don't understand the meaning. If we are to go by your assertion, 25% would have been mandatory in all the 36 states don't you think?

The constitution if already clear that you need 2/3 for states now Abuja is not a state because they don't elect Governor

Do you feel its okay for the people staying in Abuja to have a Minister or Governor without having at least 25% people have trust in the President that appoint the Minister/Governor?

Esaint2016:


The constitution if already clear that you need 2/3 for states now Abuja is not a state because they don't elect Governor

Do you feel its okay for the people staying in Abuja to have a Minister or Governor without having at least 25% people have trust in the President that appoint the Minister/Governor?

The law is very clear. You can get your 25% in 24 states Abuja included.

Why should Abuja be special when other states in Nigeria is not a must to win?

helinues:


You are the one confusing yourself proving nothing. See the way he turned Nigeria elections to school exams.

What's special about Abuja that a candidate must have 25% there?

Is Abuja a state?

Who is the governor of Abuja?

He is correct bros but there is a problem with that law. The law needs amendment after election. I feel it's not fair that someone will win all the state and because the person fails in Abuja the person shouldn't be declare winner. I'ts just like the USA electoral college. If you like get 1 billion votes, if you don't win some states you go loose.

helinues:


The law is very clear. You can get your 25% in 24 states Abuja included.

Why should Abuja be special when other states in Nigeria is not a must to win?

No it says 25% in two third of the sates and Abuja

Literal Rule word

"AND"

The law did not say including it say And

Esaint2016:


No it says 25% in two third of the sates and Abuja

Literal Rule word

"AND"

The law did not say including it say And

And in this case means Abuja as additional not a must..

You guys should stop twisting the law. Even your candidate know better

25% in Abuja is a must

Mike Igini

Hoelujohn:

He is correct bros but there is a problem with that law. The law needs amendment after election. I feel it's not fair that someone will win all the state and because the person fails in Abuja the person shouldn't be declare winner. I'ts just like the USA electoral college. If you like get 1 billion votes, if you don't win some states you go loose.

And in this case is just additional. What's special about Abuja that a candidate must have 25% there?

Regarding usa electoral college, you only need 270+ to win. No single state delegates is mandatory to win

helinues:


And in this case means Abuja as additional not a must..

You guys should stop twisting the law. Even your candidate know better

The law specifically state FCT

It say and FCT

Then it becomes compulsory

How hard is it to get 25% on the people you want to impose a Minister on them?

This is Democracy not Unitary Govt

helinues:


And in this case means Abuja as additional not a must..

You guys should stop twisting the law. Even your candidate know better

na you Dey display illiteracy here

Esaint2016:


The law specifically state FCT

It say and FCT

Then it becomes compulsory

Lol.

Go and ask your candidate, he should know better

Didijiji:
na you Dey display illiteracy here

You guys like forcing narration sha...

What's special about Abuja that it's a must to have 25% there?

helinues:


Lol.

Go and ask your candidate, he should know better

How hard is it to get 25% on the people you want to impose a Minister on them?

This is Democracy not Unitary Govt

Democracy is about the people choosing the person they like if you can't get 25% of thier trust why should you impose a Governor or minister on them

Esaint2016:


How hard is it to get 25% on the people you want to impose a Minister on them?

This is Democracy not Unitary Govt

Democracy is about the people choosing the person they like if you can't get 25% of thier trust why should you impose a Governor or minister on them

Is Nigeria president president of Abuja?

Even usa electoral college votes, as long you can get 270+ from delegates irrespective of state, you are good to go. No state is mandatory not even Washington DC

Tinubu needs at Least 25% of votes in at least 24 states and the FCT. If the 25% of votes from the FCT wasn't a necessity as it could be gotten from another state, it would not be mentioned. The FCT is not a state but the Federal Capital Territory with a different form of administration from the state. Tinubu did not get the 25% required from there so there's most likely going to be a rerun.

helinues:


Is Nigeria president president of Abuja?

Even usa electoral college votes, as long you can get 270+ from delegates irrespective of state, you are good to go. No state is mandatory not even Washington DC

There is no electoral college in Nigeria

Constitution say 25% in any 24 states and FCT

That you must have in FCT also


No need for argument
Remind me if INEC don't call for Rerun

Esaint2016:


There is no electoral college in Nigeria

Constitution say 25% in any 24 states and FCT

That you must have in FCT also


No need for argument
Remind me if INEC don't call for Rerun

False interpretation of Nigeria law. Like I said above, your candidate know better