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Re: Electoral Act 2026 -- Ambiguities, Unclear Sections, And Contradicting Sections by biaframaster200: 10:50am On Mar 08
AMI3:
This is not about Peter Obi or anybody; it is for the good of everyone in this country.
Some of you know the truth but u prefer choosing the wrong side because u know that the outcome may not favor some of the corrupt politicians
Abeg, hold your lamba...this is what you use to deceive some gullible Nigerians...who know nothing about politics...perhaps you don't know who you are conversing with....

You and your Peter Obi will fail...any direction you scheme to follow , you will also meet us in front...


And I hear you saying "corrupt politicians" as if Peter Obi is also not a criminal... This guy, you better not tempt me to scatter the table about Peter Obi's corruption allegations when he served as Anambra State governor and when he was a student at UNN, Nsukka, Enugu State. ..
Re: Electoral Act 2026 -- Ambiguities, Unclear Sections, And Contradicting Sections by Jonjam269: 10:55am On Mar 08
Some Nigerians seem to believe that democracy requires a perfect set of laws before elections can be considered credible. But such perfection does not exist anywhere in the world. Even the United Kingdom, one of the most established democracies, does not have a single written constitution, yet its political system works effectively.

The recurring problem in Nigeria is that many politicians struggle to accept defeat. After almost every election, some candidates rush to challenge the results, even in situations where the process has been widely regarded as largely free and fair. Rather than reflecting on their shortcomings, they often look for excuses to explain their losses.

The issue, therefore, is not necessarily the absence of laws or regulations. Nigeria already has constitutional provisions and an Electoral Act to guide the process. What is lacking is a political culture that accepts the outcome of democratic competition.

In any election, one candidate must win and others must lose. Until politicians learn to accept defeat with maturity and congratulate the winner, Nigeria will continue to witness repeated disputes and unnecessary political tension after elections.
Re: Electoral Act 2026 -- Ambiguities, Unclear Sections, And Contradicting Sections by aswani(m): 11:05am On Mar 08
TheBizGenius:
Please include me in that discuss. I beg of you.

#smiling sheepishly#
Nor mind am ó, I nor dey follow am go any oda thread, na for dis wan we go kpai put.
Re: Electoral Act 2026 -- Ambiguities, Unclear Sections, And Contradicting Sections by yemre: 11:13am On Mar 08
BluntCrazeMan:
☝🏽☝🏽👆🏽👆🏽

This thing you wrote up here is a total off-point.!!

If you want me and you to drag ourselves very well, just let me know.
I will find a moribund thread and take you there...
Then we will argue whatever you want there.
😂😂😂 Are you dragging him because he mentioned Peter Obi or because it would be said that the elections were rigged if another person wins other than Peter Obi?
Re: Electoral Act 2026 -- Ambiguities, Unclear Sections, And Contradicting Sections by TheStoriesOfMan: 11:16am On Mar 08
biaframaster200:
Abeg, hold your lamba...this is what you use to deceive some gullible Nigerians...who know nothing about politics...perhaps you don't know who you are conversing with....

You and your Peter Obi will fail...any direction you scheme to follow , you will also meet us in front...


And I hear you saying "corrupt politicians" as if Peter Obi is also not a criminal... This guy, you better not tempt me to scatter the table about Peter Obi's corruption allegations when he served as Anambra State governor and when he was a student at UNN, Nsukka, Enugu State. ..
If you have something against someone, why not go to a competent law court?

Nairaland is a forum,not a law court. Get the right thing done by gathering your facts and exposing the truth about someone.

Behave properly like a 21st century citizen.
Re: Electoral Act 2026 -- Ambiguities, Unclear Sections, And Contradicting Sections by AMI3(m): 11:17am On Mar 08
helinues:
Polling units agents are citizens of Nigeria which should be responsible during election irrespective of the party they are representing

Same as your second question. The thugs are also citizens
Yes we know that, but in a society like ours in which most of the time especially during election people do a lot of wrong things without minding the consequences because they know that at the end nobody will hold them to give account of their wrong doings especially if it favors an influencial politicians.

Don't you think it is high time we change the way and manner we have been conducting election in this country?

This old method of conducting elections in this country is not favoring the citizens.

Even the electorates sometimes may feel reluctant to come out to vote because
1) their votes may not count
2) violence may erupt.

During PDP era
They introduce;
1) NIN
2)BVN
3)BVAS
ALL THESE THREE THINGS WERE TO HELP IN CHECKMATING CORRUPTION.

As u said they all Nigerian citizens , do u think election malpractices will stop if there is no strict consequences attached to it ?

Or the government can change the way election is conducted in this country.

Honestly, things are gradually getting out of hand in this country.
Re: Electoral Act 2026 -- Ambiguities, Unclear Sections, And Contradicting Sections by helinues: 11:27am On Mar 08
AMI3:
Yes we know that, but in a society like ours in which most of the time especially during election people do a lot of wrong things without minding the consequences because they know that at the end nobody will hold them to give account of their wrong doings especially if it favors an influencial politicians.

Don't you think it is high time we change the way and manner we have been conducting election in this country?

This old method of conducting elections in this country is not favoring the citizens.

Even the electorates sometimes may feel reluctant to come out to vote because
1) their votes may not count
2) violence may erupt.

During PDP era
They introduce;
1) NIN
2)BVN
3)BVAS
ALL THESE THREE THINGS WERE TO HELP IN CHECKMATING CORRUPTION.

As u said they all Nigerian citizens , do u think election malpractices will stop if there is no strict consequences attached to it ?

Or the government can change the way election is conducted in this country.

Honestly, things are gradually getting out of hand in this country.
Let me ask you, which community has been producing the crops of our politicians? Have you questioned the said community for the repetition of presenting failures?
Re: Electoral Act 2026 -- Ambiguities, Unclear Sections, And Contradicting Sections by TheBizGenius: 11:58am On Mar 08
aswani:
Nor mind am ó, I nor dey follow am go any oda thread, na for dis wan we go kpai put.
I am so laughing here.

Thank you for making my day.
Re: Electoral Act 2026 -- Ambiguities, Unclear Sections, And Contradicting Sections by aswani(m): 11:59am On Mar 08
TheBizGenius:
I am so laughing here.

Thank you for making my day.
You are welcome grin
Re: Electoral Act 2026 -- Ambiguities, Unclear Sections, And Contradicting Sections by AMI3(m): 12:21pm On Mar 08
TheBizGenius:
Let me answer you before he does.

1. This is a null question.
The agent belongs to you as a candidate. If he chooses to sell your right, then how is that the problem of another candidate?

This is like asking, "If I send my son to come collect money you owe me, what will happen if my son decides to run away with the money?"

2. Just make a recording. It will be presented in court and the court will cancel the records of the polling unit.

It may order another election for just that polling unit (if the number in the polling unit may change the voting result).

Now, you get it, abi?
From your first submission
Do you know that the ruling party always have upper hand any election ?
Do you know that during election some security operatives always compromise In other to favor the ruling party?
What do u think any party agent can do irrespective of his or political party the agent represents ?

2) Making a recording in a society in which the highest bidder carries the day.
What purpose will such recordings solved?

Or do you think people still have confidence in the judiciary?

If u are saying this because u are supporting this present government .
I tell you this APC will not rule this country forever,

Finding a better solution on to stop election malpractices is better putting the lives of innocent people on the line.
Re: Electoral Act 2026 -- Ambiguities, Unclear Sections, And Contradicting Sections by BluntCrazeMan(op): 12:34pm On Mar 08
Wallade:
So what is your point?

Do we have to urgently review the Electoral Act again?

Can't you and your parties challenge the Electoral Act in court, like Peter Obi, so we can focus on the upcoming electioneering.
Ok..

At least, you clearly understood that the Electoral Act 2026 is already faulty - and needs a slight maintenance.
Re: Electoral Act 2026 -- Ambiguities, Unclear Sections, And Contradicting Sections by BluntCrazeMan(op): 12:35pm On Mar 08
TheBizGenius:
Please include me in that discuss. I beg of you.

#smiling sheepishly#
You go like gossiping well well ooo
Re: Electoral Act 2026 -- Ambiguities, Unclear Sections, And Contradicting Sections by BluntCrazeMan(op): 12:39pm On Mar 08
gabbytabby:
It is the responsibility of the legislative to legislate.

So why this wayo Allah na questions ba.

This reminds me of the Barrister who went to fight for them to stop the monthly sanitation day in Lagos.

Maturity requires that one things beyond what can be done to what one hopes to achieve by pursuing that line of action and whether it is expedient to do so.

Some like to steer up trouble for trouble sake.
I for tell you that your comment is a bit off-point..

But on a second thought,, I would just tell you “OK”..

Your comment is still off-point though..
But then,, “OKKK”.
Re: Electoral Act 2026 -- Ambiguities, Unclear Sections, And Contradicting Sections by BluntCrazeMan(op): 12:40pm On Mar 08
yemre:
😂😂😂 Are you dragging him because he mentioned Peter Obi or because it would be said that the elections were rigged if another person wins other than Peter Obi?
The post is not about Peter Obi.
The post is about the Electoral Act 2026.

STICK TO THE TOPIC, OGA..!!
Re: Electoral Act 2026 -- Ambiguities, Unclear Sections, And Contradicting Sections by TheBizGenius: 12:42pm On Mar 08
BluntCrazeMan:
You go like gossiping well well ooo
Lol.

I actually don't.

But, I strongly dislike people who share their personal opinions as truths.

Unless you are an expert, then you would have a basis for what you say.
Re: Electoral Act 2026 -- Ambiguities, Unclear Sections, And Contradicting Sections by BluntCrazeMan(op): 12:47pm On Mar 08
TheBizGenius:
Lol.

I actually don't.

But, I strongly dislike people who share their personal opinions as truths.

Unless you are an expert, then you would have a basis for what you say.
Nice one..

So, what are those personal opinions shared by someone which the person is trying of portray as truths.??

(Meanwhile, bear in mind that some truths are actually truths -- but that-is; only when viewed within some limited perspectives)
Re: Electoral Act 2026 -- Ambiguities, Unclear Sections, And Contradicting Sections by TheBizGenius: 12:48pm On Mar 08
AMI3:
From your first submission
Do you know that the ruling party always have upper hand any election ?
Do you know that during election some security operatives always compromise In other to favor the ruling party?
What do u think any party agent can do irrespective of his or political party the agent represents ?

2) Making a recording in a society in which the highest bidder carries the day.
What purpose will such recordings solved?

Or do you think people still have confidence in the judiciary?

If u are saying this because u are supporting this present government .
I tell you this APC will not rule this country forever,

Finding a better solution on to stop election malpractices is better putting the lives of innocent people on the line.
I am really confused with your comment.

You sound as if you won't trust your own party agents not to be bought over. What should the ruling party now do in that case?

Oga, people who have sent videos against police people have won in courts. SEND THE VIDEOS.
Re: Electoral Act 2026 -- Ambiguities, Unclear Sections, And Contradicting Sections by TheBizGenius: 12:55pm On Mar 08
BluntCrazeMan:
Nice one..

So, what are those personal opinions shared by someone which the person is trying of portray as truths.??

(Meanwhile, bear in mind that some truths are actually truths -- but that-is; only when viewed within some limited perspectives)
Nope. I don't like changing goalposts. I listen to experts who are experienced in their respective fields.

If you're not an expert in a topic, all you're sharing are just your opinions and you should allow me share mine too.

I am an engineer, business consultant, investor and a pastor with a dose of legal background too. If we discuss football, that man city would win the league, all I would be saying are my hopes, preferences and opinions.

#i hope arsenal team players all have season ending injuries#
Re: Electoral Act 2026 -- Ambiguities, Unclear Sections, And Contradicting Sections by Wallade(m): 12:56pm On Mar 08
BluntCrazeMan:
Ok..

At least, you clearly understood that the Electoral Act 2026 is already faulty - and needs a slight maintenance.
Hmmm.

Didn't our people, our representatives in the National Assembly and Executive Government of Nigeria just revised and pass the bill in 2026?

Must they always revise it at your call and very ridiculous frequency?

Is there a perfect bill, constitution or decree in the world that isn't subject to reviews and future amendments?

You guys have a very serious problem and you are the only ones that can fix it. However, we are focused on the elections that would be holding next year in accordance to the Amended Electoral Act 2026. You don't have to present a candidate if you are not satisfied with the Electoral Act, as it is today.
Re: Electoral Act 2026 -- Ambiguities, Unclear Sections, And Contradicting Sections by BluntCrazeMan(op): 1:00pm On Mar 08
Wallade:
Hmmm.

....You don't have to present a candidate if you are not satisfied with the Electoral Act, as it is today.
You guys said that the Electoral Act 2022 is very okay, that it doesn't need to be amended.

Yet it got amended.
That's a very good one.

But it had not been done properly.

You can continue to rant about me saying it.

But that is just what it is.
Re: Electoral Act 2026 -- Ambiguities, Unclear Sections, And Contradicting Sections by BluntCrazeMan(op): 1:04pm On Mar 08
TheBizGenius:
Nope. I don't like changing goalposts. I listen to experts who are experienced in their respective fields.

If you're not an expert in a topic, all you're sharing are just your opinions and you should allow me share mine too.

I am an engineer, business consultant, investor and a pastor with a dose of legal background too. If we discuss football, that man city would win the league, all I would be saying are my hopes, preferences and opinions.

#i hope arsenal team players all have season ending injuries#
Ok.

Even when experts and professionals say the things that could be regarded as “expert opinions”, it might still not be the absolute truth.

It might still be their own personal opinions -- shaped by their confined experiences under some certain conditions -- of which those opinions might not be true when subjected to other conditions which the expert has not yet experienced.
Re: Electoral Act 2026 -- Ambiguities, Unclear Sections, And Contradicting Sections by TheBizGenius: 1:17pm On Mar 08
BluntCrazeMan:
Ok.

Even when experts and professionals say the things that could be regarded as “expert opinions”, it might still not be the absolute truth.

It might still be their own personal opinions -- shaped by their confined experiences under some certain conditions -- of which those opinions might not be true when subjected to other conditions which the expert has not yet experienced.
Wow!! Now, I concentrate.

And I agree.

Now that we have canceled out people with just opinions, we now talk about the integrity or exposure of the experts themselves.
(Note that we already accept their credibility as competent in the field.)

Integrity? The expert may outrightly bend the truth.

Exposure? The expert may be limited in his knowledge base.
And I agree.

But for exposure cases, new data to make him more informed can come from non-experts while new knowledge must be from more exposed experts.

Fpr example, as a mechanical engineer, I might believe that a car can't run on 3 tyres. It can.

It might only take a Keke rider to give me this new data but the mechanics of the workings will have to be through a more advanced engineer than I am.

I am still awed by the simplicity of your comment. That's the hallmark of a brilliant person.
Re: Electoral Act 2026 -- Ambiguities, Unclear Sections, And Contradicting Sections by yemre: 2:53pm On Mar 08
BluntCrazeMan:
The post is not about Peter Obi.
The post is about the Electoral Act 2026.

STICK TO THE TOPIC, OGA..!!
Oga, did you follow the comments before you quoted me? Someone mentioned Peter Obi and I responded and here you are telling me to stick to the topic! Remove your sunshade na.
Re: Electoral Act 2026 -- Ambiguities, Unclear Sections, And Contradicting Sections by BluntCrazeMan(op): 3:11pm On Mar 08
yemre:
Oga, did you follow the comments before you quoted me? Someone mentioned Peter Obi and I responded and here you are telling me to stick to the topic! Remove your sunshade na.
Okkk
Re: Electoral Act 2026 -- Ambiguities, Unclear Sections, And Contradicting Sections by BluntCrazeMan(op): 3:20pm On Mar 08
TheBizGenius:
Wow!! Now, I concentrate.

And I agree.

Now that we have canceled out people with just opinions, we now talk about the integrity or exposure of the experts themselves.
(Note that we already accept their credibility as competent in the field.)

Integrity? The expert may outrightly bend the truth.

Exposure? The expert may be limited in his knowledge base.
And I agree.

But for exposure cases, new data to make him more informed can come from non-experts while new knowledge must be from more exposed experts.

Fpr example, as a mechanical engineer, I might believe that a car can't run on 3 tyres. It can.

It might only take a Keke rider to give me this new data but the mechanics of the workings will have to be through a more advanced engineer than I am.

I am still awed by the simplicity of your comment. That's the hallmark of a brilliant person.
You're right there though.
Re: Electoral Act 2026 -- Ambiguities, Unclear Sections, And Contradicting Sections by BluntCrazeMan(op): 3:45pm On Mar 08
Image123:
......Was it an angel that announced that Obi won in Lagos or Anambra in 2023?.......
Okkk..

I think I get it now.
Re: Electoral Act 2026 -- Ambiguities, Unclear Sections, And Contradicting Sections by BluntCrazeMan(op): 3:48pm On Mar 08
ElevationD:
Definitely it needs to be challenged. Our legislators never gorge right way. They always leave loopholes for exploitation.

Let’s see Obi and other serious people challenge it in the courts and the courts give the interpretation.
Let's see what comes out of the court interpretations..

Definitely, they would interprete the questions in such a way to favour the crooked politicians.

But it is good they go for interpretations, so that we know exactly what the law is saying ahead of time -- and not for us to reach to the middle of the game and start to feel that the rules changed.
Re: Electoral Act 2026 -- Ambiguities, Unclear Sections, And Contradicting Sections by BluntCrazeMan(op): 3:55pm On Mar 08
IJAYA001:
It is the duty of judiciary to interpret laws and constitution. So oga rest small till then
THIS IS EXACTLY WHERE YOU FAILED IT..


THE JUDICIARY CANNOT INTERPRET ANY LAW UNTIL IT IS BROUGHT UP TO THE COURTS BY THE RIGHT “INTERESTED PARTY”..

SO, IT MEANS THAT SOMEBODY MUST TAKE THE LAW TO THE COURT FOR INTERPRETATION FIRST..,, AND THAT IS WHAT THIS THREAD IS SUPPOSED TO BE DOING.

THIS THREAD IS SUPPOSED TO GIVE POSSIBLE INFORMATION TO ANYONE WHO INTENDS TO TAKE THE LAW TO COURT.
Re: Electoral Act 2026 -- Ambiguities, Unclear Sections, And Contradicting Sections by Image123(m): 4:07pm On Mar 08
BluntCrazeMan:
Okkk..

I think I get it now.
Thank you.
Re: Electoral Act 2026 -- Ambiguities, Unclear Sections, And Contradicting Sections by BluntCrazeMan(op): 4:38pm On Mar 08
Judolisco:
It will only get better from here..... We have definitely improved... We can't perfect everything in a day.... God bless Goodluck Jonathan he changed d game and we have improved on it
Exactly.!!

The new Electoral Act 2026 is a very huge improvement on the Electoral Act 2022..

And I truly appreciate that.
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