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2019 Elections: INEC reveals the seven offences you must not commit on D-days







The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed the seven cardinal sins that should not be committed anywhere around the various polling units in Nigeria

As part of its public awareness campaign, the commission has revealed what Nigerians should not do as they cast their votes on Saturday, February 23, 2019.

The Election Day Offenses listed by the commission are:

1. No campaigning for votes, or persuasion of voters to not vote for a candidate.
2. No shouting of slogans concerning the election, or in support of any party.
3. No one should be in possession of an offensive weapon or wear any apparel calculated to intimidate voters.

4. No one is allowed to use a vehicle bearing the colour or symbol of a political party or candidate
5. No one is allowed to loiter at polling units without lawful excuse after voting or after being refused to vote.
6. No one is allowed to snatch or destroy any election materials.
7. No one is allowed to blare siren.



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