Pre electoral Act, 2010 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the role of political parties in elections?
A
Political parties select candidates who will contest in general elections.
2
Q
What problem existed before the Electoral Act of 2010?
A
no uniform rules
irregularities
Legal disputes
3
Q
What were the main problems with candidate nominations before reforms?
A
“Jungle Justice”— appointed without due process
Onuoha v. Okafor- courts couldn’t review nominations
Arbitrary Substitution
4
Q
Ukachukwu v. Uba?✅
A
Nicholas Ukachukwu won but was later replaced by Andy Uba.
The Court of Appeal ruled the substitution illegal because it violated the Electoral Act.
5
Q
What key reforms did the Electoral Act of 2010 introduce?
A
Set guidelines to oversee primaries
Empowered INEC
Allowed candidates to challenge disputes in court
