Every effective political leader must have persuasive communication skills. When addressing constituents or the general public, it is important for the politician to convey clarity, credibility, connection, and a compelling call-to-action in their message. The following section summarizes these key components and how to practically demonstrate them when speaking.
This section reviews the basic eligibility criteria for public office holders, as well as key regulations concerning campaigning, campaign financing, and Election Day.
INEC outlines detailed procedures for collation at multiple levels (polling unit → ward/RA → LGA → state).
The Margin of Lead Principle applies: if the lead of the front-runner exceeds the number of voters in affected or failed polling units, results may be returned without supplementary elections. Otherwise, supplementary polls are required.
Supplementary elections are triggered in cases of over-voting, disruptions, or technical failures (e.g., faulty BVAS), unless there’s a clear lead.