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Lawmaker, Toby Okechukwu (PDP-Enugu State) has commended the Appeal Court for setting aside the judgment of a Federal High Court in Umuahia which voided Section 84(12) of the Electoral Act 2022.
Okechukwu who is Deputy Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, gave the commendation when he moved a motion of Personal Explanation at Wednesday’s emergency plenary.
Section 84(12) of the Electoral Act states, “No political appointee at any level shall be a voting delegate or be voted for at the convention or congress of any political party for the purpose of the nomination of candidates for any election.’’
The Appellate Court, however, held that the provision was unconstitutional as it violated Section 42 (1) (a) of the Constitution and denied some citizens the right to participate in the election.
Okechukwu said Section 84(12) of the Electoral Act 2022 seeks to provide a level playing ground for all aspirants and to ensure the smooth running of state institutions.NAN reports.
“As a matter of fact, it is very clear that critical institutions like the CBN, Attorney General of the Federation and other positions and people occupying those positions are running for elections without resigning…
