Article 78 of the Constitution of Nigeria

Verbatim text

The registration of voters and the conduct of elections shall be subject to the direction and supervision of the Independent National Electoral Commission.

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The index files this text under article 78 of the Constitution of Nigeria.
The index files it under the chapter heading “CHAPTER V — The Legislature”.
The row is titled “Supervision of election”.
The passage runs to about 23 words.

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