Electoral Act: House Of Reps. Backs Two-Year Jail Term, N5m Fine For Vote Buyers, 10-Year Ban For Vote Sellers

The House of Representatives has approved far-reaching amendments to the Electoral Act, introducing stiffer penalties for vote buying and selling, including a minimum of two years’ imprisonment or a N5 million fine, or both, alongside a 10-year ban from contesting elections. The decision was taken during the clause-by-clause consideration of the report of the House […] The post Electoral Act: House Of Reps. Backs Two-Year Jail Term, N5m Fine For Vote Buyers, 10-Year Ban For Vote Sellers appeared first on Information Nigeria .