Election and electoral bodies in Nigeria II

Civic Education JSS 3 Second Term

WEEK 7

Election and electoral bodies in Nigeria II

Performance Objectives

Student should be able to:

1. Explain the meaning of electoral bodies

2. Identify the electoral bodies in Nigeria

3. Explain the importance of election

Content

1. Meaning of electoral bodies

2. Identification and explanation of electoral bodies in Nigeria

3. Functions of electoral bodies

 

Meaning of Electoral Bodies

An election commission is a body charged with overseeing the implementation of the electioneering process of any country. The formal names of election commissions vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, and may be styled an electoral commission, a central or state election commission, an election board, an electoral council or an electoral court.

Electoral Bodies in Nigeria

Electoral Commission of Nigeria (ECN)

The administration of democratic elections in Nigeria dates.... View More

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