Firstorderwizard:
I personally consulted my uncle (a retired judge in his 80's) on the interpretation of the constitution.
Mind you He is a member of the 1997/98 constitutional conference that drafted the 1999 constitution.
He said that the FCT 25% clause was added because the President is like the FCT "governor" who now appoints a Minister to run the territory for him.
Therefore, for the President to be the Legitimate head of the FCT, He must have 25% approval of the people in FCT.

Firstorderwizard:
I personally consulted my uncle (a retired judge in his 80's) on the interpretation of the constitution.
Mind you He is a member of the 1997/98 constitutional conference that drafted the 1999 constitution.
He said that the FCT 25% clause was added because the President is like the FCT "governor" who now appoints a Minister to run the territory for him.
Therefore, for the President to be the Legitimate head of the FCT, He must have 25% approval of the people in FCT.

yemex04:
You lied, a judge who isnt half baked like you will not turn upside down the interpretation of the province of the Law. For the avoidance of doubt, it is not mandatory that a candidate must win the FCT.. You take everything thrown at you raw

Esaint2016:


Do we have 36 states or 37?

dat9jaguy:




Let us start by knowing this your uncle, then we can contact him to personally hear from him. We no want 3rd party gist.

jackcanfield:
But would APC not go and get Kangaroo Judges to seat and misinterpret the constitution.. you can see what Chief Falana is saying already quoting one yeye section as if the word State and Federal are the same . Moreover the constitution was very clear when it says and the FCT.

Jamersirwin1971:


So why did they vote in FCT If it won't be counted ? If from what you asking we have 36 states . Why did they allow vote in FCT

Ahmed0336:
25% in at least 24 states.

That your uncle is misleading you.

Ahmed0336:
25% in at least 24 states.

That your uncle is misleading you.

Firstorderwizard:
I personally consulted my uncle (a retired judge in his 80's) on the interpretation of the constitution.
Mind you He is a member of the 1997/98 constitutional conference that drafted the 1999 constitution.
He said that the FCT 25% clause was added because the President is like the FCT "governor" who now appoints a Minister to run the territory for him.
Therefore, for the President to be the Legitimate head of the FCT, He must have 25% approval of the people in FCT.

seunmsg:
Fergie01 and garfield1, can you guys help us with the decision of the Supreme Court in the 2003 case between Obasanjo and Buhari. I just heard that the issue of 25% of FCT was one of the issues put before the court and it was held that FCT should be treated as any other states and a candidate is not require to get 25% in FCT.

Esaint2016:


Do FCT elect a governor?

IVORY2009:



Do you have a link to butteress the claim?

Eriokanmi:
PLUS THE FCT. Instead of arguing, grab a soft copy of the constitution. I can share mone with you if yiu dont mind. I don't know why most people don't have this. It should be like a mobile phone which everyone has. It's part of our makeup as a country.

This can reduce unnecessary argument when such a sensitive issue like this is being discussed. The biased Falana sef knows this. You cannot upturn the constitution. I noticed his sense of bias when he said we don't need military to man this election as if he didn't know better of the antecedents.

Shebi oju ę ti rinkan to shęlę ni Saturday in some parts of the country. I hope he'd swallow his vomit on gubernatorial elecrion on deployment of military cos it would be brutal. The failed fraudulent party would fight dirty to remain in power and people will react with high level of resistance, especially in Lagos

FarahAideed:

So in essence the law considers Abujabas another state

Firstorderwizard:
The law envisage Abuja as a melting pot of Nigeria's unity (center of unity) it's the real no man's land in the eyes of the law.
The President is the administrative head of Abuja who now appoints a Minister . The people of Abuja must approve him.

This forum is meant to be some eye witness forum where members post their thoughts and observations on issues whether it's official or not.
Dunno why some urchins are taking it personal and even insulting my uncle.

QUESTION What if a candidate wins the majority votes, and 25% in 36 states, but fails to win 25% in the FCT. What happen, according to the constitution?

If a presidential or gubernatorial candidate wins the majority of votes and also secures at least 25% of the votes cast in each of at least two-thirds of Nigeria's 36 states, but fails to secure 25% of the votes cast in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, according to the Nigerian Constitution, such a candidate cannot be declared the winner of the election.

In this scenario, the election would be declared inconclusive, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) would have to organize a supplementary election in the FCT to determine the winner.

It is important to note that the provision of securing at least 25% of the votes cast in each of at least two-thirds of Nigeria's 36 states and the FCT is a constitutional requirement that must be met for a presidential or gubernatorial candidate to be declared the winner of an election in Nigeria.

Source: ChatGPT

Esaint2016:


Leave urchins to be masturbating on Wike beards

Instead of them to Rig Abuja, They rig Rivers

Without Rivers, They would still win

Misplaced priorities

Firstorderwizard:
I personally consulted my uncle (a retired judge in his 80's) on the interpretation of the constitution.
Mind you He is a member of the 1997/98 constitutional conference that drafted the 1999 constitution.
He said that the FCT 25% clause was added because the President is like the FCT "governor" who now appoints a Minister to run the territory for him.
Therefore, for the President to be the Legitimate head of the FCT, He must have 25% approval of the people in FCT.

helinues:
If 25% is mandatory in FCT both Apc and Pdp would have found a way of winning it

seunmsg:



Section 299 of the constitution says: “The provisions of this Constitution shall apply to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja as if it were one of the States of the Federation.”

Ahmed0336:
25% in at least 24 states.

That your uncle is misleading you.

Esaint2016:


Do we have 36 states or 37?