Governance Flashcards
key governance rules for political parties under Section 223 (1)
- democratic elections for their leaders and executives.
- Leadership must reflect Nigeria’s federal character
233(2)
1) Elections must be held at least once every four years.
- Leadership must include members from at least two-thirds of Nigeria’s states, including Abuja.
Why is Section 223 important for political parties?
Prevents authoritarian control within parties.
Ensures broad representation across Nigeria.
Promotes national unity by discouraging regional or ethnic dominance.
What principles must political parties follow under Section 224?
A party’s objectives must align with Nigeria’s Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy
What ideologies or policies are prohibited under Section 224?
Ideas that threaten Nigeria’s sovereignty.
Policies that undermine national unity.
Agendas that promote discrimination, violence, or regional division.
Why is Section 224 important?
Ensures political parties support national development rather than division.
Prevents extremist or separatist ideologies from influencing governance.
225(A)
De-registration of Political Parties.
Under what conditions can INEC deregister a political party?
Violation of Registration Rules
Poor Electoral Performance
Failure to Win a Single Position
Poor Electoral Performance
If a party fails to win at least 25% of votes in:
• At least one state in a Presidential election.
• At least one local government in a Governorship election.
Failure to Win a Single Position
Ward in a Local Government Chairmanship election.
Seat in the National or State Assembly.
Councillorship position.
Section 223
ensures democratic governance within political parties.
aligns party objectives with national development.
Section 224
Section 225A
prevents inactive or unserious parties from cluttering the political space, though it raises concerns about political fairness.
