First statement is ambiguous. Second statement is not. That's all to it. Rest, OP.

ejifranks:
this does not apply here and both are both conparable. It can only apply if the Constitution adds some extra to it. For instance like two thirds in each of all local governments in Lagos states and Ikeja. This makes Ikeja mandatory.

If "each" is to emphasize the counting of "each" state to calculate the 25% in two-thirds of the state. That's what it also does in Sections 133 and 134.

You can't read section 133 and 134 without section 299. This isn't Chatgpt.

It means in "each" of at least two-thirds of 37 states.

The each there is synonymous with "every". You have to see how its used throughout the constitution.

We have rules of interpretation in law. .

ejifranks:

Here Abuja is clearly seen as part of the states and all the candidate is requred is to score one quarter votes in at least 2/3 of all states even without Abuja and still will win the election.



Here "in each of" separates Abuja from other states and when a candidate passes the one quarter requirements in at least 2/3 of all states he also needs to get one quarter in FCT to win.

OP (Ddeliverer007) you dey do like say you no see this exquisite interpretation? Abeg give the guy the 20k a stop rigmarroling.

Villa12:
It still mean the same thing

He asked for the difference between them and each is the only difference between them

GreyLaw:


OP (Ddeliverer007) you dey do like say you no see this exquisite interpretation? Abeg give the guy the 20k a stop rigmarroling.

I see am, but I still dey collate my data. I assure you once we finish the collation, we would do the needful..

Ddeliverer007:


I see am, but I still dey collate my data. I assure you once we finish the collation, we would do the needful..

What does each mean here abeg?

"he has not less than one-quarter of the votes cast at the election in each of at least two-thirds of all the local government areas in the State, but where the only candidate fails to be elected in accordance with this section, then there shall be fresh nominations." Section 179(2).

Did the constitution mention that FCT should be treated "as if it were" a state? Yes

Did the constitution mention that the president also act as the governor of FCT? Yes

Can an individual become governor of a state without getting 25% in 2/3rd of the state? NO

Case closed⚖️

E be like say OP dey look for interpretation that suits him... Naija will be great again.

The difference is ‘in each of’

Statement A:
he has not less than one-quarter of the votes cast at the election in at least two-thirds of all the States in the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

Statement B:
he has not less than one-quarter of the votes cast at the election in each of at least two-thirds of all the States in the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.


The two statements are the same if some editorial issues, which I listed below, are considered.

1. In both A and B, the phrase "at the election" would need to be corrected and rewritten as "at the elections".

2. The word "all" is redundant in both statements. So we can tighten the statements by rewriting as two-thirds of the states in the Federation.

3. In B, the phrase "each of" is redundant. Removing it leaves the meaning of the statement unchanged and the same as A.

4. In both A and B, the conjunction "and" joins the phrases "at least two-thirds of all the States in the Federation" and "the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja." It can be split as:

"he has not less than one-quarter of the votes cast at the election in at least two-thirds of all the States in the Federation [as well as] the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja."

Or in a verbose presentation as:

"he has not less than one-quarter of the votes cast at the election in at least two-thirds of all the States in the Federation and has not less than at least two-thirds of the votes cast at the election in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja."

5. Finally given the gender inclusive campaign worldwide, the pronoun "he" need be changed to "he/she" or the now popular gender neutral singular "they". Else, some legal gurus may approach an election tribunal seeking to nullify an election that produces a female candidate as the winner.

Finally, considering the above points, the two statements become:

he or she has not less than one-quarter of the votes cast at the elections in at least two-thirds of the States in the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

Ddeliverer007:
Statement A:
he has not less than one-quarter of the votes cast at the election in at least two-thirds of all the States in the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.


Statement B:
he has not less than one-quarter of the votes cast at the election in each of at least two-thirds of all the States in the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

Herein lies the answer you seek.

God bless Nigeria.

In the first statement, (a) one-quarter is required from all the states including FCT Abuja but FCT Abuja not singled out and so not compulsory.
In the second statement (b). One-quarter requirement from FCT is compulsory because of the use of each and and in that statement.

English no be your mate, even the O.P don confuse

Caleb15:
English no be your mate, even the O.P don confuse

How you take know? Lol.

Ddeliverer007:

How you take know? Lol.

Because you don't take prisoners, lol

GuyWise101:

Nna mehnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

Beebah who did you vote for in the last election, let me see how I can help

Can u assist me too pls? Thanks

Ddeliverer007:


No, they don’t.

Yes the do

Ddeliverer007:


Obviously, does that eachof alter the meaning of the sentence?

No it does not.. Because it is kinda totology.. In. The first sente the amount of state let say 3 are still each.. Lagos is different from kano and kaduna and FcT..

So nobody don win op?

ganisucks:

They don't mean the same thing.


The first is 25% in all 25 states combined together.

The second is 25 % in 24 states, state by state(individualistic), and the FCT.

It is the same thing oga... Because individually
25% of A + 25 of B +25 of C= 25% of (A+B+C)

The each has no effect if the sum total is the same.. The most important is understanding if the and is for summation or a stand alone.. But going by the constitution and it use of 36 state and FCT.. It shows that in is inclusive.. Eg States and capital.. Abia to Zamfara +Fct abuja.. So fct has always been inclusive to state even in allocation and everything the constitution says.. So going also by Nigerian colloquial use.. Bread and Butter, peter and paul, taye and kehinde, Rice and beans.. It has always depicted inclusion.. Apples and oranges =apples +oranges.
Typical example if i tell you give me 5 plates of Rice and Beans.. What will dish me..? You wouldn't dish me 5 plates of Rice and 5 plates of beans separately rathet you will dish me 5 plates of a mixture of rice and beans isn't it.. So i hope you understand it now..

Beebah321:
If you wan do giveaway, do am. No come here dey ask us yeye questions.

As per who go bless you no go stressful