Samiat Olasunbo Ajuwon

19/08/2026

CAMPAIGN SEASON HAS BEGUN. BUT WHAT DOES THE LAW ACTUALLY SAY?

Today, 19 August 2026, marks the commencement of public campaigns for the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections under INEC's revised timetable.

The Governorship and State House of Assembly campaigns are scheduled to commence on 9 September 2026.

But here is something worth remembering:
An election campaign is not a law-free zone.
Political parties and candidates have rights to campaign, communicate their policies and seek votes.

But those activities take place within a legal framework.

The Electoral Act 2026 provides that public campaigning begins 150 days before polling day and ends 24 hours before polling day.

INEC's 2026 Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties also contain provisions dealing with the procedure for political campaigns, campaign periods, prohibited conduct and election finances.

So as campaign activities begin, citizens should not only ask:
“Who should I vote for?”

We should also ask:
“What does the law require of the people seeking my vote?”

That includes paying attention to:
✔️Campaign conduct
✔️Political advertising
✔️Election expenditure
✔️Sources and disclosure of campaign funds
✔️Treatment of Opponents
✔️Misinformation and Disinformation
✔️Voter Intimidation
✔️Peaceful Political Participation
✔️Compliance with INEC's regulations.

And there is another important point.
The law is not only for Politicians.
Citizens, Supporters, Media Organisations, Influencers and Other Participants in the Electoral Process also have Responsibilities.

Democracy is not simply about what happens on election day.
It is also about how we behave before, during and after the election.

As Lawyers, Civic Educators and Citizens, we should make the law understandable enough for people to participate responsibly.

So rather than waiting until election disputes reach the courts, let's start with something simpler:
✅️Know the rules before you participate.
✅️The 2027 election season has begun.
Let's make civic participation informed, lawful and peaceful.

What aspect of Nigerian electoral law would you like me to explain in plain English next?

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01/02/2026

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01/01/2026

Beating yourself up over mistakes of the past or present doesn't help you in any way to do better.

Look at how far you made it.
There's hope in every step you took. Let tonight be a celebration of yourself and your growth.