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The Electoral Act of 2026 has been once again amended by the House of Representatives<\/a> to prohibit dual membership in political parties.<\/strong><\/h5>\n

The new clause stipulates that anyone found guilty of simultaneously joining to multiple political parties faces a maximum two-year prison sentence and a fine of N10 million.<\/p>\n

The change was approved by the lower legislative chamber at its plenary on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

\"political<\/p>\n

The electoral act amendment provides that any individual found to be registered as a member of more than one political party at the same time will have such membership declared void.<\/p>\n

\u201cA person shall not be registered as a member of more than one political party at the same time,\u201d the provision reads.<\/p>\n

\"electoral
BREAKING: Reps amend Electoral Act, prescribe N10m fine, jail term for dual party membership<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cWhere it is established that a person is registered as a member of more than one political party at the same time, such dual membership shall be void, and the person shall cease to be recognised as a valid member of any political party pending regularisation in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the constitution of the political party concerned.<\/p>\n

\u201cA person who knowingly registers or maintains membership in more than one political party at the same time commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine of N10,000,000 or to imprisonment for a term of two years, or both.\u201d<\/p>\n

READ ALSO: Peter Obi Formally Joins ADC, Vows Legal Battle Against Electoral Act 2026<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\"State\"
Reps amend Electoral Act, prescribe N10m fine, jail term for dual party membership<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The legislation is anticipated to reduce instances of multiple party memberships and strengthen the legal framework controlling party affiliation if it is passed into law.<\/p>\n

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