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Your rights as a voter under the Nigerian Electoral Act 2022
Rights sourced from the Electoral Act 2022 and the 1999 Constitution. Verify at inec.gov.ng. inec.gov.ng
YOUR FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS
RIGHT TO VOTE
Every registered voter has the right to vote in any election in which they are registered.
Section 12, Electoral Act 2022
RIGHT TO A SECRET BALLOT
Your vote is private. No person may compel you to disclose how you voted or intend to vote.
Section 46, Electoral Act 2022
RIGHT TO VOTE WITHOUT INTIMIDATION
Voter intimidation, bribery, and undue influence are criminal offences.
Sections 124–128, Electoral Act 2022
RIGHT TO ASSISTANCE
If you have a disability or cannot vote without help, you may bring a person of your choice to assist you.
Section 54, Electoral Act 2022
RIGHT TO BE INFORMED
INEC must publish the voter register, polling unit list, and election timetable publicly.
RIGHT TO OBSERVE
Accredited observers and party agents may be present during voting and counting.
IF YOUR RIGHTS ARE VIOLATED
CRIMINAL OFFENCES ON ELECTION DAY
Penalties as set out in Electoral Act 2022. Courts may vary sentences on conviction. inec.gov.ng
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
- Priority access at polling units (policy, not always enforced)
- Right to bring an assistant of your choice (Section 54, Electoral Act 2022)
- If the polling unit is inaccessible, contact INEC in advance
- INEC has committed to ensuring at least 30% of polling units are accessible (target not always met — verify locally)
REPORT YOUR EXPERIENCE
Help improve Nigerian elections. After you vote, report your experience to YIAGA Africa's citizen observer network or EiE Nigeria.
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OFFICIAL SOURCES
REPORT A PROBLEM
Something wrong on election day? Report it.