Explaining the "and the federal capital territory" in the electoral act in simple and layman's terms.

In current affairs, if you are asked how many states do we have in Nigeria? Your response is will be 36 states and the federal capital territory

In simple terms, you are leting me know, we have 36 states but we also have a federal capital not called a state.

So, when the electoral acts says you must win 25% of the 36 states and the federal capital territory its simply the same logic. Since FCT is not called a state, FCT is also part of the where a candidate can grab 25% electoral votes from. In other words, if you win 23 states and the FCT, you have met the 25% requirements of "24 states" because the electoral act recognises FCT as much as it recognises the states.

There is no special requirement in the constitution to live in FCT, citizens who live there are like me and you.

Why do you then think, a candidate must win 25% of Abuja residents votes to be decleared winner?

Are Abuja residents more citizens than citizens in other parts of the country to make their vote so special, that you must win 25% of their votes in addition to other 24 other states? On what constitutional grounds will that stand?

Except you want the electoral act to go against the constitution and just read that a presidential candidate must win 25% of the 37 states. The constitution does not call the FCT a State.

The electoral act giving Abuja residents that kind of special status will have been against the federal constitution of Nigeria which recognises all citizens as equal.


Thank You
Koboko
Edo State.

It so absurd that you think 25% of votes from fellow citizens in FCT must determine the validity of majority of votes that have also attained 25% in 24 states other states. FCT citizens must have Alien super powers
So funny to even think of.

I wish you luck proving in court that the electoral act can give some citizens super powers by making 25% of their votes a must to be president of Nigeria.

Good luck proving the electoral act supersedes the constitution which does not recognise such.

koboko69:

This one na English you dey speak.

The explanation and interpretation of an APC urchin cannot water down the constitution.

I'll rather listen to Barr. Mike Igini who has made it clear that 25% of FCT is mandatory according to constitution, not to unlettered riff-raffs like you whom we have know here to be a card-carrying urchin for donkey years pre-2015.

OmoFiditi:


This one na English you dey speak.

The explanation and interpretation of an APC urchin cannot water down the constitution.

I'll rather listen to Barr. Mike Igini who has made it clear that 25% of FCT is mandatory according to constitution, not to unlettered riff-raffs like you whom we have know here to be a card-carrying urchin for donkey years pre-2015.

Oya na, good luck proving that the electoral act can give some citizens super powers against the constitution.

koboko69:


Oya na, good luck proving that the electoral act can give some citizens super powers against the constitution.

The electoral specifically mentioned FCT in order to protect the president and give a semblance of safety in this abode of residence in Abuja.

How can you feel secured as a president in an FCT where you are not welcome? Can Peter Obi feel safe in Islamic states of Zamfara or Sokoto where he lost by almost 80%?
Did the Americans feel safe in Afghanistan?

The people who drafted that constitution are not fools, where the president resides, he must some semblance of local support. There is a reason why protests have erupted in the FCT as we speak now.

25% of FCT is mandatory by law.

I think the reason why people are complicating things is due to their limited understanding of the use of English language and maths.

Based on interpretation, in this context (context of how it was written), ‘and’ is basically an addition - since both ‘36 states’ and ‘FCT’ are independent. If ‘FCT’ had a separate requirement - they wouldn’t have used ‘and’ - they would’ve stated the requirement in a separate sentence.

So, it basically means, 25% of 24 states in 36 states + FCT.

I hope this helps.

koboko69:
Explaining the "and the federal capital territory" in the electoral act in simple and layman's terms.

In current affairs, if you are asked how many states do we have in Nigeria? Your response is will be 36 states and the federal capital territory

In simple terms, you are leting me know, we have 36 states but we also have a federal capital not called a state.

So, when the electoral acts says you must win 25% of the 36 states and the federal capital territory its simply the same logic. Since FCT is not called a state, FCT is also part of the where a candidate can grab 25% electoral votes from. In other words, if you win 23 states and the FCT, you have met the 25% requirements of "24 states" because the electoral act recognises FCT as much as it recognises the states.

There is no special requirement in the constitution to live in FCT, citizens who live there are like me and you.

Why do you then think, a candidate must win 25% of Abuja residents votes to be decleared winner?

Are Abuja residents more citizens than citizens in other parts of the country to make their vote so special, that you must win 25% of their votes in addition to other 24 other states? On what constitutional grounds will that stand?

Except you want the electoral act to go against the constitution and just read that a presidential candidate must win 25% of the 37 states. The constitution does not call the FCT a State.

The electoral act giving Abuja residents that kind of special status will have been against the federal constitution of Nigeria which recognises all citizens as equal.

Thank You
Koboko
Edo State.

Na fufu full your brain

AND FCT!

Seeking for hope

CockAndBullStor:
Na fufu full your brain

Come take am chop Oha soup, make you u fit get sense. Cos na your type believe say Buhari na clone.

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Creeper:
I think the reason why people are complicating things is due to their limited understanding of the use of English language and maths.

Based on interpretation, in this context (context of how it was written), ‘and’ is basically an addition - since both ‘36 states’ and ‘FCT’ are independent. If ‘FCT’ had a separate requirement - they wouldn’t have used ‘and’ - they would’ve stated the requirement in a separate sentence.

So, it basically means, 25% of 24 states in 36 states + FCT.

I hope this helps.

100%

Same way you have to include and District of Columbia when asked how many states in the united states.
The electoral college awards 3 electoral college votes to the district of Columbia now known as Washington DC, but does not mean you have to win those 3 electoral votes because its the capital.

koboko69:


100%

Same way you habe to include and District of Columbia when asked how many states in the united states.
The electoral college awards 3 electoral college votes to the district of Columbia now known as Washington DC, but does not mean you have to win those 3 electoral votes becaust its the capital.

Yes, you’re right.

People are just creating uneducated translation for a statement that’s pretty basic and straightforward. It’s just simple English.

36 states and FCT are independent and the conjunction is there to add FCT to the 36 states to make it a single entity.

OmoFiditi:


The electoral specifically mentioned FCT in order to protect the president and give a semblance of safety in this abode of residence in Abuja.

How can you feel secured as a president in an FCT where you are not welcome? Can Peter Obi feel safe in Islamic states of Zamfara or Sokoto where he lost by almost 80%?
Did the Americans feel safe in Afghanistan?

The people who drafted that constitution are not fools, where the president resides, he must some semblance of local support. There is a reason why protests have erupted in the FCT as we speak now.

25% of FCT is mandatory by law.

This is the most ridiculous thing i have ever read in a long time. .
But if you have 25% of votes, you are safe and welcomed? Even though 2/3 of the population in that FCT did not vote? Or even though less than half of the registered voters actually came out to vote. Una dull sha! Which kian analysis be this

koboko69:


This is the most ridiculous thing i have ever read in a long time. .
But if you have 25% of votes, you are safe and welcomed? Even though 2/3 of the population in that FCT did not vote? Or even though less than half of the registered voters actually came out to vote. Una dull sha! Which kian analysis be this

Oga the constitution is clear, stop twisting it. I have known you and omenka for a long time here, and I know how your daft brain works.

You should have grown past this idiocy for the past 8 years. If not, then is there really any hope for you?

OmoFiditi:


Oga the constitution is clear, stop twisting it. I have known you and omenka for a long time here, and I know how your daft brain works.

You should have grown past this idiocy for the past 8 years. If not, then is there really any hope for you?

Good luck!

OmoFiditi:


The electoral specifically mentioned FCT in order to protect the president and give a semblance of safety in this abode of residence in Abuja.

How can you feel secured as a president in an FCT where you are not welcome? Can Peter Obi feel safe in Islamic states of Zamfara or Sokoto where he lost by almost 80%?
Did the Americans feel safe in Afghanistan?

The people who drafted that constitution are not fools, where the president resides, he must some semblance of local support. There is a reason why protests have erupted in the FCT as we speak now.

25% of FCT is mandatory by law.

No talk too much. Check the last elections if buhari actually got the 25%
If he did.....let's wait for final decision. No argument, na interpretation dey worry people here

Op leave the brainless obidients to keep fooling themselves.

If 25% is a requirement, the fools think men like Tinubu or Atiku will fail to win it.

koboko69:
Explaining the "and the federal capital territory" in the electoral act in simple and layman's terms.

In current affairs, if you are asked how many states do we have in Nigeria? Your response is will be 36 states and the federal capital territory

In simple terms, you are leting me know, we have 36 states but we also have a federal capital not called a state.

So, when the electoral acts says you must win 25% of the 36 states and the federal capital territory its simply the same logic. Since FCT is not called a state, FCT is also part of the where a candidate can grab 25% electoral votes from. In other words, if you win 23 states and the FCT, you have met the 25% requirements of "24 states" because the electoral act recognises FCT as much as it recognises the states.

There is no special requirement in the constitution to live in FCT, citizens who live there are like me and you.

Why do you then think, a candidate must win 25% of Abuja residents votes to be decleared winner?

Are Abuja residents more citizens than citizens in other parts of the country to make their vote so special, that you must win 25% of their votes in addition to other 24 other states? On what constitutional grounds will that stand?

Except you want the electoral act to go against the constitution and just read that a presidential candidate must win 25% of the 37 states. The constitution does not call the FCT a State.

The electoral act giving Abuja residents that kind of special status will have been against the federal constitution of Nigeria which recognises all citizens as equal.

Thank You
Koboko
Edo State.

Let me first remind you that if 9 additional states were to be created today to make it a total of 45 states, we’ll stop talking about 24 states but 30 states. The requirement still holds.

The constitution could’ve said

“25% in 2/3 of all the states including the FCT” and then clarified on the next line that FCT is considered as a state for this requirement,

OR

“25% in 2/3 of all the states and 1 additional state or the FCT”

OR

“25% in 2/3 of all the states not including the FCT”

The constitution didn’t say any of those, it rather said

“25% in 2/3 of all the states and the FCT” which means you need 25% in the FCT and 2/3 of all the states.

Argument that is not even on the table outside social media, these ignorant social media lawyers carry put for head no gree sleep since day before yesterday! Ti a ba só fun ęni to gòò a di’jaa silę (so it’s best to keep quiet for them)

Una still Dey argue for election wey don finish?

OmoFiditi:


This one na English you dey speak.

The explanation and interpretation of an APC urchin cannot water down the constitution.

I'll rather listen to Barr. Mike Igini who has made it clear that 25% of FCT is mandatory according to constitution, not to unlettered riff-raffs like you whom we have know here to be a card-carrying urchin for donkey years pre-2015.

How market?

For the sake of interpretation of that section of the law. It's good the issue is taking to court , for future reference because it is the first time this will happen..infact this is the first time we have a pest elect that didn't win, Lagos, Abuja, kano, plateau.....E get as e be biko.

Ikea81:
For the sake of interpretation of that section of the law. It's good the issue is taking to court , for future reference because it is the first time this will happen..infact this is the first time we have a pest elect that didn't win, Lagos, Abuja, kano, plateau.....E get as e be biko.

Lol. Abuja dey always vote opposition. Go and verify. It not tje first time a president will lose Lagos, go and verify.
So you think Abuja is some superior to 36 states. Are u telling me if a candidate wins lets say all 36 states, and lose Abuja, he is will not be sworn in? You sef think am. Lol.
The courts have settled this a long timw ago

koboko69:


Lol. Abuja dey always vote opposition. Go and verify. It not tje first time a president will lose Lagos, go and verify.
So you think Abuja is some superior to 36 states. Are u telling me if a candidate wins lets say all 36 states, and lose Abuja, he is will not be sworn in? You sef think am. Lol.
The courts have settled this a long timw ago

Don't speak for Supreme Court, let them Interpret it but something tells me that those who wrote it saw today and they wanted a balance system most especially as the military never wanted full democracy, they calved a sentence that will give the sitting president some powers over it political oppositions. Abuja to me looks like a compulsory thing to get if you fail to get highest votes.
As I said thats my own understanding

WATCHOVER:

Don't speak for Supreme Court, let them Interpret it but something tells me that those who wrote it saw today and they wanted a balance system most especially as the military never wanted full democracy, they calved a sentence that will give the sitting president some powers over it political oppositions. Abuja to me looks like a compulsory thing to get if you fail to get highest votes.
As I said thats my own understanding

Mycheeeew. Oga so siddon jor.
Where in the constitution recognises Nigerians living in Abuja as some super Nigerians or superior Nigerians that their votes is that powerful? Does the electoral act supersede the constitution?