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Re: If A Presidential Candidate Wins The Majority Of The Votes But Doesn't Have 25% by bizhop01: 11:24am On Feb 24, 2023 |
I believe June 12 will not happen to Obi |
Re: If A Presidential Candidate Wins The Majority Of The Votes But Doesn't Have 25% by einsteine(m): 11:24am On Feb 24, 2023 |
success1smyn: Not second highest votes but highest amount of states won. |
Re: If A Presidential Candidate Wins The Majority Of The Votes But Doesn't Have 25% by Hopium: 11:27am On Feb 24, 2023 |
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Re: If A Presidential Candidate Wins The Majority Of The Votes But Doesn't Have 25% by adanny01(m): 11:27am On Feb 24, 2023 |
Fredge: That's a runoff. There's no winner. Another date is set for all polling units that couldn't vote or votes were cancelled in the first round. The runoff can be repeated until one of the 2 satisfies the criteria for a win. |
Re: If A Presidential Candidate Wins The Majority Of The Votes But Doesn't Have 25% by success1smyn(m): 11:28am On Feb 24, 2023 |
einsteine: No brother, it's the candidates with 1st and 2nd highest that will go for runoff, the is no mention of how many state you win in our Constitution. You can even win the election by not winning the highest number of vote sef, that's rare though, you only need to perform well in the States you lose and that's all. |
Re: If A Presidential Candidate Wins The Majority Of The Votes But Doesn't Have 25% by Nosa111(m): 11:32am On Feb 24, 2023 |
okay. Nice idea. muykem: |
Re: If A Presidential Candidate Wins The Majority Of The Votes But Doesn't Have 25% by na2016: 11:44am On Feb 24, 2023 |
Fredge: It will be a rerun between the two highest candidates. A critical part to even look at is if the 25% in 24 states doesn't include FCT, what will happen? That may involve going to court for an interpretation. |
Re: If A Presidential Candidate Wins The Majority Of The Votes But Doesn't Have 25% by seglabsy(m): 11:49am On Feb 24, 2023 |
EdoBoy90:you are a joker |
Re: If A Presidential Candidate Wins The Majority Of The Votes But Doesn't Have 25% by Ensquare(m): 11:51am On Feb 24, 2023 |
Fredge:rerun |
Re: If A Presidential Candidate Wins The Majority Of The Votes But Doesn't Have 25% by einsteine(m): 11:51am On Feb 24, 2023 |
success1smyn: You guys don't read the constitution, you just assume. Go and read section 134 of the constitution thoroughly. The runoff is between the candidate with the highest votes and of the other candidates, the won who won the highest number of votes. Make sure you read section 134 before replying |
Re: If A Presidential Candidate Wins The Majority Of The Votes But Doesn't Have 25% by einsteine(m): 11:53am On Feb 24, 2023 |
einsteine: Section 134 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1) A candidate for an election to the office of President shall be deemed to have be been duly elected, where, there being only two candidates for the election - (a) he has the majority of votes cast at the election; and (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. (2) A candidate for an election to the office of President shall be deemed to have been duly elected where, there being more than two candidates for the election- (a) he has the highest number of votes cast at the election; and (b) he has not less than one-quarter of the votes cast at the election each of at least two-thirds of all the States in the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. (3) In a default of a candidate duly elected in accordance with subsection (2) of this section their shall be a second election in accordance with subsection (4) of this section at which the only candidate shall be - (a) the candidate who scored the highest number of votes at any election held in accordance with the said subsection (2) of this section; and (b) one among the remaining candidates who has a majority of votes in the highest number of States, so however that where there are more than one candidate with majority of votes in the highest number of States, the candidate among them with the highest total of votes cast at the election shall be the second candidate for the election. (4) In default of a candidate duly elected under the foregoing subsections, the Independent National Electoral Commission shall within seven days of the result of the election held under the said subsections, arrange for an election between the two candidates and a candidate at such election shall be deemed elected to the office of President if - (a) he has a majority of votes cast at the election; and (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 (5) In default of a candidate duly elected under subsection (4) of this section, the Independent National Electoral Commission shall, within seven days of the result of the election held under the aforesaid subsection (4), arrange for another election between the two candidates to which the subsection relates and a candidate at such election shall be deemed to have been duly elected to the office of President, if he has a majority of the votes cast at the election. |
Re: If A Presidential Candidate Wins The Majority Of The Votes But Doesn't Have 25% by Righteousness02: 11:54am On Feb 24, 2023 |
Fredge:Popular votes firstly, then Spread In this instance the one with the popular votes get into the runoff, while the next person for the second election is that person with the highest votes in spreads |
Re: If A Presidential Candidate Wins The Majority Of The Votes But Doesn't Have 25% by einsteine(m): 11:56am On Feb 24, 2023 |
na2016: Not the two highest candidates. The potential rerun is between the candidate with the highest amount of votes and among the others, the one who won the most number of States. Also, the 24 States does not have to include the FCT. Shagari had 12 out of 19 and was considered to have met the conditions. You only need 24. If you have 23 States, then you can use 25% in FCT to meet it up. 1 Like |
Re: If A Presidential Candidate Wins The Majority Of The Votes But Doesn't Have 25% by Owoino: 11:59am On Feb 24, 2023 |
There's no presidential candidate that will win the majority of the votes that won't have 25% in 24 states. |
Re: If A Presidential Candidate Wins The Majority Of The Votes But Doesn't Have 25% by seglabsy(m): 12:00pm On Feb 24, 2023 |
izombie:na me go become presi,u make me laugh |
Re: If A Presidential Candidate Wins The Majority Of The Votes But Doesn't Have 25% by lizko(m): 12:03pm On Feb 24, 2023 |
25% in at least one state in each zone and the minority votes is fear.. Iagos: |
Re: If A Presidential Candidate Wins The Majority Of The Votes But Doesn't Have 25% by lizko(m): 12:05pm On Feb 24, 2023 |
25% in at least one state in each zone and the majority votes is a little fair.. Iagos: |
Re: If A Presidential Candidate Wins The Majority Of The Votes But Doesn't Have 25% by engrpheleeks(m): 12:12pm On Feb 24, 2023 |
Landowner101:I think they will have to reduce the number of contestants by removing half of the least scorers and doing a rerun for the other half of the higher scorers. Although this is most likely not going to happen. |
Re: If A Presidential Candidate Wins The Majority Of The Votes But Doesn't Have 25% by Heavensent01(m): 12:16pm On Feb 24, 2023 |
if Buhari had performed well, protected all Nigerians regardless of tribes, didn't listen to the igbo naira redesign, we won't be here discussing run off as a matter of fact Buhari incompetence even make peter obi to shine on social media over Atiku the close contestant Once Tinubu win this election he should find better allies in North, we have Ganduje, lalong, Zulum and others. he must do away with that Buhari in political making I still give Tinubu 50% victory over the rest candidates 1 Like |
Re: If A Presidential Candidate Wins The Majority Of The Votes But Doesn't Have 25% by stev120(m): 12:22pm On Feb 24, 2023 |
If a region is more populated than another and one wins the highly populated region losing 3 or 4 other region. It will be unjust to declare such person winner. President of all not one. So if a person gets 28 million votes in10 state another 22 million by having 25% across 24 States and FCT. The 22 million guy wins. 2 Likes |
Re: If A Presidential Candidate Wins The Majority Of The Votes But Doesn't Have 25% by YaksonFCA(m): 12:49pm On Feb 24, 2023 |
A run off will be held between the two leading candidates within 21 Day where a simple majority will be sufficient to emerge victorious |
Re: If A Presidential Candidate Wins The Majority Of The Votes But Doesn't Have 25% by Paradoxical(m): 1:02pm On Feb 24, 2023 |
If you are in a class as a student where you offer 24 subjects, the pass mark is 50 and you want to lead your class. You scored an average of 90 in 20 subjects and the rest below 50. Now, another classmate of yours scored 50 in all the subjects. Now, what do you think has happend? 😏 O ti fail niyen now 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: If A Presidential Candidate Wins The Majority Of The Votes But Doesn't Have 25% by Equity15(m): 1:08pm On Feb 24, 2023 |
Hopium:thanks |
Re: If A Presidential Candidate Wins The Majority Of The Votes But Doesn't Have 25% by trendo360: 1:08pm On Feb 24, 2023 |
Obidients have started to loose hope ... Politics is not the same thing as protest. Protest votes can not work in politics either. Protest and elections are controlled by different things and may not be merged together to determined who wins. So you all should get this straight and clear. In a nutshell this is what Atiku Abubakar the best candidate in the presidential election tomorrow because Atiku has the best plan to accommodate TT he demands of both the North and Southern people ... Vote wisely. |
Re: If A Presidential Candidate Wins The Majority Of The Votes But Doesn't Have 25% by pacespot(m): 1:15pm On Feb 24, 2023 |
EdoBoy90: Are you sure, can you reference the sections of electoral act that say this? |
Re: If A Presidential Candidate Wins The Majority Of The Votes But Doesn't Have 25% by Oyerinde16(m): 1:19pm On Feb 24, 2023 |
Naijalarry:Then answer my question... What if he has 25% in 36 states but does not have the majority votes |
Re: If A Presidential Candidate Wins The Majority Of The Votes But Doesn't Have 25% by pacespot(m): 1:25pm On Feb 24, 2023 |
What if the candidate with majority votes is followed by a candidate who couldn't meet the 25% requirement in 24 states and FCT, then the third candidate in terms of majority votes meets the 25% requirement? I am asking this because there are many possibilities in this election with Obi, Atiku, Tinubu and Kwankwaso are in the race. |
Re: If A Presidential Candidate Wins The Majority Of The Votes But Doesn't Have 25% by daneni1(m): 1:26pm On Feb 24, 2023 |
Hopium: Thank you |
Re: If A Presidential Candidate Wins The Majority Of The Votes But Doesn't Have 25% by Emeka71(m): 1:38pm On Feb 24, 2023 |
adioolayi:Which means there shall likely be a re-run between Atiku and Obi of which Atiku shall finally emerge as winner. |
Re: If A Presidential Candidate Wins The Majority Of The Votes But Doesn't Have 25% by egojeny1(f): 1:45pm On Feb 24, 2023 |
iLoveYouToo:What is the difference brother? Pls educate us |
Re: If A Presidential Candidate Wins The Majority Of The Votes But Doesn't Have 25% by ponishah: 1:47pm On Feb 24, 2023 |
Fredge:You are one of those semi-educated illiterates propagating and promoting rumours,. Read, please read . Go and read again and come back here and tell us what the constitution says about winning a presidential election in Nigeria. MUMU. IOde, i know you wont read, have not seen where it is written that to win the presidential election in nigeria, candidate must have the highest number of votes cast, and must have 25% of votes cast per state, in at least 2/3 of the total number of states in nigeria. ie 24 states. if you dont meet the two conditions, you cant win, if no candidate meets the two conditions, then the first and second will then go for a run-off election that only a simple majority , highest number of votes won in totality wins/ |
Re: If A Presidential Candidate Wins The Majority Of The Votes But Doesn't Have 25% by ebufa: 1:47pm On Feb 24, 2023 |
Oyerinde16: stop confusing us abeg! |
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