ABP

THE CONSTITUTION
OF THE

ALL BLENDING PARTY

SLOGAN: (ABP) RESTORE OUR HONOUR &
GLORY

DATE: 2017

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 ANTHEM
‘‘Let there be love shared among us
Let there be love in our heart
May now your love sweep this Nation
Cause us to arise
Give us a fresh understanding of Nigeria love
that is real
Let there be love shared among us
Let there be love’’

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Cover Page 1
Table of Content 3
Preamble 7
CHAPTER 1 9
Article 1: NAME OF THE PARTY 9
Article 2: SUPREMACY OF THE PARTY 9
CONSTITUTION
Article 3: MOTTO AND SLOGAN 9
Article 4: FLAG AND EMBLEM 9
Article 5: REGISTERED OFFICE 10
Article 6: THE CHARACTER AND 10
ETHICS
Article 7: AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 11
Article 8: MEMBERSHIP - ADMISSION 13
INTO MEMBERSHIP
Article 9: PROCEDURE FOR 14
REJOINING
Article 10: LOSS OF MEMBERSHIP 14
Article 11: CESSATION OF 15
MEMBERSHIP
Article 12: CODE OF CONDUCT 15
Article 13: PARTY STRUCTURE 17
Article 14: ORGANS OF THE PARTY 18
Article 15: LOCAL GOVERNMENT 21
AREA EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE

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 ESTABLISHMENT AND COMPOSITION
Article 16: THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT 24
AREA CAUCUS
Article 17: LOCAL GOVERNMENT 25
AREA CONGRESSE
Establishment and
Composition
Article 18: SENATORIAL DISTRICT - 27
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Article 19. SENATORIAL DISTRICT 30
CAUCUS
Establishment and Composition
Article 20: STATE WORKING 31
COMMITTEE
Article 21: STATE CAUCUS 33
Article 22: STATE ELDERS COMMITTEE 34
Article 23: STATE EXECUTIVE 36
COMMITTEE
Article 24: STATE PARTY CONGRESS 38
ARTICLE 25: STATE ASSEMBLY 40
CONGRESS
ARTICLE 26 HOUSE OF 40
REPRESENTATIVES
CONGRESS
ARTICLE 27: SENATE DISTRICT 41
CONGRESS
Article 28: ZONAL LEVEL - ZONAL 42
WORKING COMMITTEE
ARTICLE 29: ZONAL EXECUTIVE 43
COMMITTEE

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 Article 30: ZONAL CONGRESS 44
Article 31: NATIONAL LEVEL - 45
NATIONAL WORKING
COMMITTEE
Article 32: NATIONAL CAUCUS 47
Article 33: NATIONAL EXECUTIVE 49
COMMITTEE
Article 34: BOARDS OF TRUSTEES 53
Article 35: NATIONAL CONVENTION 57
Article 36: POWERS AND FUCTIONS 61
OF OFFICERS
Article 37 : RESIGNATION OR 69
REMOVAL OF NATIONAL
OFFICERS
Article 38: PROHIBITION FROM 72
HOLDING DUAL OFFICES
Article 39. MODE OF ELECTION OF 72
OFFICERS OF THE PARTY
Article 40: NOMINATION OF 73
CANDIDATES FOR
ELECTION INTO PUBLIC
OFFICES
Article 41: FUNDING 76
Article 42: NATIONAL FINANCE 77
COMMITTEE
Article 43: BANK ACCOUNTS 81
Article 44: AUDIT OF PARTY 81
ACCOUNTS
Article 45: DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE 82
Article 46: OFFENCES AND 83

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 SANCTIONS
Article 47: MISCELLANEOUS 86
PROVISIONS
Article 48: SCHEDULE I 89
DECLARATION 93

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 CONSTITUTION OF THE
All BLENDING PARTY (A.B.P)

PREAMBLE

1. RECOGNIZING the need to protect fundamental human

rights and rule of law; conscious of need to raise the nation
to the highest level of moral and intellectual dignity,
determined to evolve the means of reconciling and uniting
our various peoples and rekindling the spirit of
brotherhood, LOVE, mindful of the necessity of confronting
and remedying the social decay that exists in the moral,
social and political condition of the country; and arousing
themselves to a desired state of consciousness to build a
prosperous and lasting democracy;
2. The leaders of like-minded political associations in the
Country prompted by a sense of duty to the nation,
assembled in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on the
18th Day of February, 2017 and resolved:
a) To bring together all patriotic and like-minded Nigerians
into a single formidable political party, capable of
organizing and making productive the labor and energy
of the people;
b) To work together under the umbrella of the party for the
speedy restoration of democracy, the achievement of
national reconciliation, economic and social
reconstruction and respect for human rights and the
rule of law;

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 c) To create socio-political conditions conducive to
national peace and unity by ensuring fair and equitable
distribution of resources and opportunities,
d) To conform with the principles of power shift and
power sharing by rotating key political offices amongst
the diverse peoples of our country;
e) To devolve powers equitably between the Federal,
State, and Local Governments in the spirit of federalism;
f) To establish under the law and the Constitution of the
Federal Republic of Nigeria, a moral social order which
will result in the spiritual regeneration of the Nation;
g) To defend the sanctity of democracy through the firm
enforcement of a strict code of conduct among the
members of the party and political office holders; and
h) To mobilize like-minded Nigerians under the leadership
of the party to build a nation responsive to the
aspirations of its people, able to satisfy the just hopes
and aspirations of the black people of the world and to
gain the confidence of the nations.

NOW THEREFORE, WE, MEMBERS OF ALL BLENDING PARTY,

for the purpose of effective administration and the promotion
of the ideals and objectives of our party HEREBY ENACT AND
GIVE TO OURSELVES the following Constitution:-

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 CHAPTER 1

Article 1: NAME OF THE PARTY

The name of the Party shall be All Blending Party
"hereinafter in this Constitution referred as "The
Party" and with the abbreviation ("A.B.P").

Article 2: SUPREMACY OF THE PARTY CONSTITUTION

Subject to the provisions of the Constitution of the
Federal Republic of Nigeria, this Constitution shall
be supreme and its provisions shall have binding
force on all members and organs of the party.

Article 3: MOTTO AND SLOGAN

The motto of the Party shall be "HONOUR &
GLORY" and the slogan of the party shall be “A.B.P”-
RESTORE OUR HONOUR & GLORY

Article 4: FLAG AND EMBLEM/LOGO

The flag of the party shall be a horizontal tricolor
comprising from top to bottom equal stripes of
GREEN, WHITE AND DARK BLUE (NAVY BLUE), and
the logo/emblem of the party shall be PEOPLE
RAISING HANDS CELEBRATING THE RISING OF THE
SUN in a navy blue background.

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Article 5: REGISTERED OFFICE
The registered head office of the Party shall be in the Federal
Capital Territory, Abuja and there shall be such other
branch offices as the party may, from time to time,
approve.

Article 6: THE CHARACTER AND ETHICS

(1) The party shall be democratic organization and shall
pursue its objectives without regard to race, creed or
ethnic affiliation,
(2) The policies and programmes of the party shall be
determined by its membership and the leadership of the
party shall be accountable to the membership.
(3) The party shall contest all elections in Nigeria and shall,
for that purpose draw its support from all sections of the
society.
(4) The party, while striving for maximum unity of purpose
shall respect the linguistic, cultural and religious diversity
of its members.

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 (5) The party shall support the emancipation and
participation of people living with disability (PLWD) and
women by encouraging their representation at all levels.
(6) The party shall respect freedom of expression and free
exchange of ideas and information without undermining
the authority and integrity of the party.
(7) In nomination for party offices at least 40% shall be
allocated to women, 20% of PLWD.

Article 7: AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

(1) The Party shall have a manifesto, which, Subject to the
provisions of the constitution of the Federal Republic of
Nigeria, the manifesto of the party shall be implemented
by all organs of the party and governments elected under
its platform.
(2) The party shall establish and maintain chapters of the
party through the federation
(3) The party shall sponsor eligible candidate and canvass for
votes for election into all elective offices in all tiers of
Government.
(4) The Party shall strive to:
a) Promote sustainable development through the provision
of sound education, basic health care, food security, rapid
industrial growth, adequate housing, full employment and
the improvement of infrastructure and basic services;
b) Promote federalism and an equitable revenue sharing
formula;
c) Promote the security of life, and property, and enhance
family values;
d) Promote self-respect, self-reliance and human dignity;

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e) Uphold the integrity and sovereignty of the Federal
Republic of Nigeria as one united indivisible political
entity;
f) Promote national integration and the peaceful co-
existence of the diverse communities of our country;
g) Promote an egalitarian society founded on freedom,
equality and justice.
h) Uphold the independence of the judiciary and the
fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution of the
Federal Republic of Nigeria;
i) Promote learning and research in science and technology
and the arts;
j) Support the struggle for the rights of children and the
physically challenged; and
k) Advance the political, social, educational and economic
interests of its members and act as the channel of
communication between them, the government and
other political parties or associations.
3) The Party shall pursue these objectives by:
(a) Ensuring that the programmes of the Party, as contained
in its manifesto, conform with the fundamental objectives
and directive principles of State Policy enshrined in the
Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria;
(b) Promoting mutual respect for and understanding of the
religious and cultural diversity of Nigeria.
(c) Adhering to the policy of the rotation and zoning of party
and public elective offices in pursuance of the principle of
equity, justice and fairness;

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(d) Striving towards African unity and fostering greater
understanding and cohesion among all peoples of African
descent;
(e) Co-operating with African and other nationalist movements
and organizations working for the eradication of
imperialism, neo-colonialism and racism;
(f) Co-operating with member nations in promoting the aims
of the Economic Community of West African States
(ECOWAS), the African Union (AU), the Commonwealth of
Nations, the United Nations Organizations (UNO) and
other international and regional groups; and
(g) Undertaking such other activities as, in the opinion of the
Party, may promote the attainment of the stated aims
and objectives of the Party.

Article 8: MEMBERSHIP
ADMISSION INTO MEMBERSHIP
(1) Membership of the Party shall be open to all Nigerians
who are not below the age of 18 years, and who
undertake to abide by the constitution of the party.
(2) A register of members shall be kept at the Ward level of
the party and the register shall not be removed from the
ward secretariat.
(3) The membership register maintained at the ward shall be
authenticated by being signed by the ward chairman and
the ward secretary.
(4) A prospective member shall.
(a) Register at his or her Ward of origin or where he or she
ordinarily resides or carries on business; and

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(b) Pay the prescribed registration and other fees before
admission into the party.
(5) Application for membership shall be considered by the
Ward Executive Committee, which shall have power to
accept or reject any application. Provided that any
rejection shall be subject to review by the next higher
organ of the party.
(6) A membership card shall be issued to a registered
member of the party, which shall bear the photograph of
the member.
(7) The Membership cards shall be produced by the National
Headquarters and authenticated by the National
Chairman and National Secretary.

Article 9: PROCEDURE FOR REJOINING

A person who desire to rejoin the party after leaving it shall,
(i) Apply to his Ward Secretary for re-admission; and
(ii) Unless, given waiver by the National Working
Committee, be placed on probation for a period of not
less than a year.
(iii) Subject to the provision of Section 9(ii), a member on
probation shall have the right to attend all meetings of
the party, but shall not be entitled to vote at such
meetings, nor shall he be eligible to contest for elective
office on the platform of the party.

Article 10: LOSS OF MEMBERSHIP

(i) Without prejudice to the provision of section 10(ii) of this
constitution, any member who fails to renew his
membership by payment of the annual subscription fees

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 within 6 months after due date shall cease to enjoy the
rights and privileges of membership and if in default for
upward of 12 months shall cease to be a member of the
party.
(ii) Any member who loses his membership on account of
failure to pay his dues or to meet any other financial
obligations shall resume membership only on the
payment of all outstanding dues and penalties.
(iii) Any party member who loses his membership for reasons
other than nonpayment of annual subscription may be
readmitted on the recommendation of his ward executive
committee, through the local government area executive
committee, to the state chapter of the party, and
ultimately made to the national working committee,
subject to ratification by the national executive
committee.

Article 11: CESSATION OF MEMBERSHIP

a. A member of the party shall be terminated by death
resignation or expulsion.
b. Upon resignation or expulsion a member shall return to
the party all its properties in his/her possession

Article 12: CODE OF CONDUCT

1. A party member shall-
(a) Belong to and take active part in the activities of his ward;
(b) Take all necessary steps to understand, propagate and
execute the aims and objectives of the party;
(c) Endeavour to acquaint himself with the social, cultural,
political and economic problems of the country;

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(d) Combat any propaganda detrimental to the party and
defend the policies and programmes of the party;
(e) Oppose ethnicity, religious and political intolerance or any
other form of discrimination.
(f) Observe discipline, behave honestly and carry out loyally
all decisions of the majority and decisions of higher
organs of the party;
(g) Refrain from publishing or distributing to the public, any
article which purports to be the view of any faction or
tendency within the party without due authorization;
(h) Ensure that he is registered as a voter in the constituency
where he resides;
(i) Pay such fees, levies and dues as may be prescribed from
time to time by the National Convention or by any other
organ of the party authorized to do so;
(j) Subject to the provision of this constitution, be eligible to
vote and be voted for at party meetings or elections; and
(k) Be loyal to the party and not do anything that is
inconsistent with this constitution.
(l) Shall not divulge the proceedings and decisions of the
party unless expressly authorized.
(m) Being public officers elected or appointed on the platform
of the party shall be guided by the manifesto, rules and
decisions of the party.
(n) Not bring to public attention disagreements and conflicts
within the party unless expressly authorized to do so.
(o) Not publicly make critical comments about the policies of
any government elected on the platform of the party.
(p) Not align with other parties or groups to undermine the
party or any of its elected governments.

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(q) Not engage in violent conduct or acts capable of inciting
violence at any of its gatherings.

2. Obligations of the Party to members

(a) The party shall create opportunities for members to
serve; and shall adopt measures that encourage volunteer
services;
(b) The party shall put in place deliberate measures aimed at
strengthening the aspirations of members through
services; and shall encourage regular gathering and social
activities aimed at developing familiar bonds among
members.
Article 13: PARTY STRUCTURE
13.1 The party shall be organized and administered at the
following levels:
(a) Ward
(b) Local Government Area (LGA);
(c) Senatorial District;
(d) State;
(e) Zonal, and
(f) National
13.2 For the purpose of elections, there shall be informal units
for mobilization of voters, such as:
(a) The State House of Assembly Constituency
(b) The Federal Constituency; and
(c) The Senatorial Constituency
(3) There shall be a Party secretariat at all levels of the Party.
(4) For the purpose of the organization of the party, the
Federal Capital Territory, Abuja shall be deemed to be a
State comprising of the Area Councils.

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Article 14: ORGANS OF THE PARTY
(1) The organs of the party shall consist of the following:
(a) The Ward Executive Committee
(b) The Ward Congress
(c) The Local Government Executive Committee
(d) The Local Government Area Congress
(e) The Senatorial District Working Committee
(f) The Senatorial Caucus
(g) The State Working Committee
(h) The State Caucus
(i) The State Executive Committee
(j) The State Congress
(k) The Zonal Working Committee
(l) The Zonal Executive Committee
(m) The Zonal Congress
(n) The National Working Committee
(o) The National Caucus
(p) The National Board of Trustees
(q) The National Executive Committee
(r) The National Convention.

WARD LEVEL
WARD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ESTABLISHMENT AND
COMPOSITION
14 (2) There shall be a Ward Executive Committee which
shall consist of:
(a) The Chairman
(b) The Deputy Chairman
(c) The elected Chairman of the Local Government Council,
the elected Deputy Chairman of the Local Government

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 Council and the elected Councilor of the Ward who are
members of the party.
(d) The Secretary
(e) The Assistant Secretary
(f) The Treasurer
(g) The Financial Secretary
(h) The Organizing Secretary
(i) The Publicity Secretary
(j) The Woman Leader
(k) The Youth Leader
(l) The representative of people living with Disability Leaders
(m) Five other members elected at the Ward Congress, two of
whom shall be women.
(n) The members of National, Zonal, State and Local
Government Executive Committees of the party from the
Ward.
(o) The members of the National Board of Trustees from the
Ward.
(p) The members of the National and State Assemblies from
the ward, who are members of the party.
(q) The Ward Legal Adviser;
(r) The Ward Auditor; and
(s) Elected Political office holders from the Ward, who are
members of the ward;
(t) Former members of the National and State Executive
Committees, who are still members of the party.
3. FUNCTIONS
The function of the Ward Executive Committee shall be-
(a) Administration of the Party at the ward level;
(b) Raising funds for the party;

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(c) Membership drive for the party;
(d) Drawing up strategies for political campaigns;
(e) Mobilizing voters for the party;
(f) Implement the decisions of the Ward Congress and other
organs of the party;
(g) Receiving the ward auditor's report; and
(h) Perform such other functions as may be in the interest of
the Party, and as may, from time to time, be assigned to it
by higher organs of the party.

4. MEETINGS
The Ward Executive Committee shall meet at least once a
month.
a) Meetings of the Ward Executive Committee shall be
summoned by the Ward Chairman
a. An extra-ordinary meeting of the Ward Executive
Committee shall be held if requested by at least two-third
of the members of the Ward Executive committee or if
requested by one-third of the registered members of the
Ward and such a meeting shall be held within seven days
of the request.
b. The quorum at Ward Executive Committee meeting shall
be one-third (1/3) of its membership and a simple
majority shall pass any motion.

5. WARD CONGRESS
1. ESTABLISHMENT AND COMPOSITION
There shall be a Ward Congress which shall consist of all
elected, political office holders and registered members
of the party.

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2. Functions
The Functions of the Ward Congress shall be to-
(a) Receive reports of officers of the Ward
(b) Receive Auditors reports
(c) Approve the budget of the Ward
(d) Elect members of the Ward Executive Committee
(e) Elect Ward delegates to the Party Congress
(f) Conduct primaries for the Ward elections
(g) Carry out such other functions as may be in the interest of
the party
3. Meetings
(a) The Ward Congress shall be summoned by the Chairman
of the Ward Executive committee at least once a year.
(b) The quorum of the Ward Congress shall be one-third of
the registered members of the Ward and a simple
majority shall pass any motion.
(c) A special Ward Congress shall hold if requested by two-
third of the members of the Ward Congress and such
Congress shall hold within seven days of the request.
Article 15: LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE ESTABLISHMENT AND
COMPOSITION
15. (1)There shall be a Local Government Executive
Committee which shall consist of:
(a) The Chairman
(b) The Deputy Chairman
(c) All Ward Chairmen
(d) The elected local government Council Chairman and
Deputy Chairman, who are members of the party.
(e) The Treasurer

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(f) The Secretary
(g) The Assistant Secretary
(h) The Financial Secretary
(i) The Publicity Secretary
(j) The Assistant Publicity Secretary
(k) The Organizing Secretary
(l) The Auditor
(m) The Legal Adviser, who shall be a legal practitioner
(n) Five other ex-officio members, at least two of whom shall
be women
(o) The Woman Leader
(p) The Youth Leader
(q) The representative of people living with disability (PLWD)
who are members of the party
(r) The members of the National, Zonal and State Executive
committees from the Local Government Area;
(s) The members of the National Board of Trustees from the
L.G.A;
(t) The members of the National and State Assemblies from
the Local Government Area who are members of the
party;
(u) Elected Political office holders from the Local Government
Area, who are members of the party.
(v) Former members of the National and State Executive
Committees who are still members of the Party

2. FUNCTIONS
The functions of the Local Government Executive Committee
shall be to:

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(a) Identify and resolve political, social and economic issues
of concern to the Local Government area;
(b) Receive and implement reports from the wards on:
i. Membership
ii. Fund raising
iii. Strategies for political campaigns and electoral success,
and
iv. Mobilization of voters;
(c) Provide strategies for effective communication between
the Wards and the local government area;
(d) Undertake general administration of the Party in the local
government area;
(e) Implement the decisions of the Local government
Congress and other higher organs of the party; and
(f) Employ all Secretarial staff for the Local Government
branch of the party.

3. Meetings
a) The Local Government Executive Committee shall meet
not less than onces a month.
b) The meetings shall be summoned by the chairman.
c) An extra-ordinary meeting of the Local Government
Executive Committee shall be held if requested for, by
two-third of the members of the Local Government
Executive Committee and such a meeting shall be held
within seven days of the request.
d) The quorum of the Local Government Executive
Committee shall be one-third of its membership drawn
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 Government Area and a simple majority shall pass a
motion.

Article 16: THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA CAUCUS

Establishment and Composition
16. (1) There shall be a Local Government Area Caucus of the
Party in each LGA and Area Council of the Federation
which shall consist of the following members-
(a) The Local Government Area Chairman of the Party, who
shall be the Chairman;
(b) The Local Government Party Chairman, Secretary,
Treasurer, Woman and Youth Leader;
(c) National, Zonal, State and Senatorial District Executive
Members of the Party from Local Government Area;
(d) National Assembly members from Local Government
Area;
(e) Members of the BOT from the Local Government Area;
(f) Elected political office holders from the Local Government
Area;
(g) All former National Assembly members from the
Senatorial District who are still in the Party;
(h) The Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary of the Local
Government Area and three supervisory Councilors
selected by the Chairman, who are members of the Party;
and
(i) Five elders of the party in the Local Government, two of
whom shall be women chosen by the caucus and one
PLWD elected for 4 years each.

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2. Functions
The Local Government Area Caucus shall consider urgent
and important issues affecting the politics and the
economy of the Local Government Area or the State.
3. Meetings
The LGA Caucus shall meet not less than twice in a year.
(a) The extra-ordinary meeting of the LGA caucus shall be
held if requested for by two third of the members and
such a meeting shall be held within seven days of the
request.
(b) The quorum of the LGA Caucus shall be one-third of the
members of the caucus and a simple majority shall pass a
motion.

Article 17: LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA CONGRESS

Establishment and Composition
17. (1) there shall be a Local Government Area Congress
which shall consist of-
(a) The Local Government Chairman of the Party and other
members of the Local Government Area Executive
Committee;
(b) All the National, Zonal and State Executive Committee
members of the Party from the Local Government Area;
(c) The elected Local Government Council Chairman, Vice
Chairman and Councilors, who are members of the party;
(d) All members of the National and State House of Assembly
from the Local Government Area, who are members of
the Party;
(e) Members of the Board of Trustees from the Local
Government Area;

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(f) All Chairmen and Secretaries of the Ward Executive
Committees from the Local Government Area;
(g) Three delegates from each Ward of the Local Government
Area elected at the Ward Congress, at least one of whom
shall be a woman, and one from PLWD all of whom shall
cease to function at the conclusion of congress for which
they were elected;
(h) Elected political office holders from the Local Government
Area, who are members of the Party, that is:
(i) The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; or
(ii) The Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria;
(iii) The State Governor; or
(iv) The State Deputy Governor
(v) Former holders of the following offices elected on the
platform of the party, who are still members of the party-
(a) President or Vice President.
(b) Governors or Deputy Governors
(c) National Assembly members
(d) Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the State Assembly.
(e) Elected National Executive Committee members.
(f) Local Government Party Chairmen, and Secretaries.
(g) Local Government Council Chairmen and Vice Chairmen
(h) Leaders of Council (Speakers) elected on the platform of
the party.

2. Functions
The functions of the Local Government Area Congress shall be
to-
(a) Elect members to the Local Government Executive
Committee of the Party;

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(b) Elect Local Government Council Chairmanship Candidates
of the Party;
(c) Elect Local Government Party delegates to the National
Convention;
(d) Approve the budget of the Party at the Local Government
level; and
(e) Receive the Local Government Auditor’s Report.
3. Meetings
The meetings of the Local Government Area Congress shall be
held not less than once a year.
(a) The Chairman of the Local Government Committee shall
summon the Local Government Area Congress.
(b) An extra-ordinary Local Government Area Congress shall
hold if requested for by at least two-third of the Chairmen
of the Wards constituting the Local Government Area.
(c) The quorum for the Local Government Area Congress
shall be one-third of the delegates to the Congress;
provided that not less than two-third of all the wards in
the Local Government Area are represented, and a simple
majority shall pass any motion.

Article 18: SENATORIAL DISTRICT

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Establishment and Composition
18. (1) There shall be a Senatorial District Executive
Committee which shall consist of:
(a) The State Vice Chairman from the Senatorial District, who
shall be the Chairman;
(b) Members of the Board of Trustees from the Senatorial
District;

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(c) Members of the National, Zonal and State Executive
Committees of the Party from the Senatorial District;
(d) Local Government Party Chairmen, Secretaries and
Treasurers from the Senatorial District;
(e) Elected Local Government Council Chairmen and Vice
Chairmen from the Senatorial District, who are members
of the Party;
(f) The Senatorial Woman Leader elected by the Senatorial
District Executive Committee
(g) The Senatorial Youth Leader elected by the Senatorial
District Executive committee;
(h) Five ex-officio members elected by the Senatorial District
Executive Committee, at least two of whom shall be
women;
(l) Elected Local Government Council Councilors from the
Senatorial District who are members of the Party; and
(j) Former members of the National and State Executive
Committee who are still members of the Party.

18.2 Functions
The functions of the Senatorial District Executive Committee
shall be to:
(a) Identify and resolve social, political and economic issues
of concern to the Senatorial District;
(b) Co-ordinate the policies, programmes and operations of
the Party within the Senatorial District;
(c) Liaise with the Local Government Areas within the
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(d) Undertake general administration of the party in the
Senatorial District and implement the decisions of the
Senatorial District Executive Committee;
(e) Prepare the annual budget of the Party in the Senatorial
District; and
(f) Receive the Senatorial District Auditor's report.

18.3 Meetings
(a) The Senatorial District Executive Committee shall meet
monthly and report to the State Working Committee prior
to the State Executive Committee meeting.
(b) The Assistant State Secretary from the Senatorial District
shall be the Secretary of the Senatorial District Executive
Committee, while the Assistant State Organizing Secretary
from the Senatorial District shall be the Senatorial District
Organizing Secretary.
(c) The quorum of the Senatorial District Executive
Committee shall be one-third of the members of the
Committee drawn from at least two-third of the Local
Government Areas in the Senatorial District and a simple
majority shall pass any motion.

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Article 19. SENATORIAL DISTRICT CAUCUS
Establishment and Composition
19. (1) There shall be a Senatorial District Caucus of the Party
in each Senatorial district of the Federation, which shall
consist of the following members-
(a) Chairman to be appointed by the State Executive
Committee;
(b) The State Vice Chairman who shall be the Vice Chairman;
(c) All National, Zonal and State Party Executive Committee
members from the Senatorial District;
(d) All members of the National Assembly from the District
who are members of the Party;
(e) All House of Assembly members from the Senatorial
District who are members of the Party;
(f) All members of the State Executive Council from the
Senatorial District who are members of the Party;
(g) Former National Assembly members from the Senatorial
District who are still members of the Party;
(h) Political office holders from the Senatorial District who
are members of the Party;
(i) Fifteen Elders of the party from the Senatorial District,
five of whom shall be women.
19.2 Functions
The Senatorial District Caucus shall consider urgent and
important political and economic issues affecting the
Party, the Senatorial District and the State.
19.3 Meetings
(a) The Senatorial District Caucus shall meet not less than
three times in a year.

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(b) An extra-ordinary meeting of the District Caucus shall be
held if requested by two third of the members and such a
meeting shall be held within seven days of the request.
(c) The quorum of the District Caucus shall be one third of
the members of the Caucus and a simple majority shall
pass a motion.

Article 20: STATE WORKING COMMITTEE

20.1 Establishment and Composition
There shall be a State Working Committee which shall consist
of-
(a) The State Chairman
(b) The State Deputy Chairman
(c) The State Secretary
(d) The State Treasurer
(e) The State Legal Adviser who shall be a legal practitioner
(f) The State Financial Secretary
(g) The State Publicity Secretary
(h) State Auditor
(i) The State Organizing Secretary
(j) The State Woman Leader
(k) The State Youth Leader
(l) The State leader of the PLWD
(m) The Senatorial Chairmen

20.2 Functions
The State Working Committee shall:
(a) Undertake the day-to-day administration of the Party in
the State and shall be responsible to the State Executive
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(b) Perform such other functions as may be assigned to it by
the State Executive Committee.
20.3 Meetings
(a) The State Working Committee shall meet not less than
twice a month at the instance of the Chairman.
(b) An extraordinary meeting of the State Working
Committee shall be held if requested by two-third of the
members of the Committee, and such a meeting shall be
held within seven days of the request.
(c) The quorum of the State Working Committee shall be
one-third of the members of the Committee drawn from
the three Senatorial Districts in the State and a simple
majority shall pass any motion.

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Article 21: STATE CAUCUS
21.1 Establishment and Composition
There shall be a State Party Caucus in each state of the
Federation which shall consist of the following members:
(a) The State Chairman of the Party, who shall be the
Chairman
(b) The State Deputy Chairman
(c) The President and Vice President of the Federal Republic
of Nigeria, who are members of the party;
(d) The State Governor and Deputy Governor, who are
members of the party
(e) Members of the National Assembly, who are members of
the Party from the State; and
(f) The Speaker, Deputy Speaker, Party Leader and Party
Chief Whip and Deputy Chief Whip in the State House of
Assembly, who are members of the Party;
(g) Members of the National and Zonal Executive
Committees of the Party from the State.
(h) The members of the Board of Trustees from the state.
(i) The State Party Secretary and the State Party Treasurer.
(j) The State Party Secretary.
(k) The State Party Legal Adviser.
(l) The State Woman Leader;
(m) The State Party Youth Leader;
(n) The State Party leader of the PLWD
(o) Federal Ministers, who are members of the Party from
the State;
(p) Former State Chairmen and State Secretaries who are still
members of the Party; and

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(r) Former members of the National Assembly, who are
members of the Party from the State.

21.2 FUNCTIONS
The State Caucus shall meet from time to time, to consider
urgent and important issues affecting the Party, the State
or the Nation.
21.3 Meetings
(a) The State Caucus shall meet not less than once every
quarter, at the instance of the Chairman.
(b) An extraordinary meeting of the State Caucus shall be
held if request for by two-third of the member of the
Caucus and such meeting shall be held within seven days
of the request.
(c) The quorum of the State Caucus meeting shall be one-
third of the members of the Caucus drawn from the three
Senatorial Districts of the State and a simple majority shall
pass any motion.

Article 22: STATE ELDERS COMMITTEE

22.1 Establishment and Composition
There shall be the State Elders Committee which shall consist
of:
(a) All serving and past Presidents and Vice Presidents of the
Federal Republic of Nigeria who hold or held the
respective posts as members of the Party and who are
still members of the Party;
(b) All serving and past Governors and Deputy Governors
who hold or held the position as members of the Party
and who are still members of the Party;

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(c) All serving and past members of the National Working
Committee who are still members of the Party;
(d) Former State Chairmen of the Party who are still
members of the Party;
(e) All serving and former members of the National Assembly
who are still members of the Party;
(f) Speakers of the State House of Assembly who are still
members of the Party;
(h) Three elders of the Party from each Senatorial District;
(j) Three women from each Senatorial District.

22.2 The State Elders Committee shall:

(a) Elect a Chairman and a Secretary from members of the
Committee
(b) Without prejudice to the provisions of this constitution
ensure that the person to be elected Chairman and
Secretary respectively are of proven integrity and have
contributed to the growth of the Party in the State;
(c) Ensure that the Chairman, Secretary and all Non Ex-officio
members of the Committee serve a single term of four
years; and
(d) Regulates its own proceedings

22.3 Functions
The State Elders committee shall, subject to the provision of
this constitution:
(a) Ensure high standard of morality in all the activities of the
Party in the State;

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(b) Mediate in dispute between the Executive and Legislature
areas of government in the State, and between members
of the Party; and
(c) Undertake such other function and activities as may be
referred to it by the State Working Committee or the
State Executive Committee.

22.4 A member of the State Elders Committee shall:

(a) Be removed from office by a resolution of the State
Executive Committee on grounds of infirmity or
misconduct;
(b) Resign his membership of the committee by tendering a
letter to that effect to the State Chairman of the Party;
(c) And shall lose his membership of the Committee
(i) If he is expelled from the Party; or
(ii) He is removed from the office which made him automatic
member of the Committee.

22.5 Meetings
The State Elders Committee shall meet at the instance of the
Chairman or at the request of half of the members of the
Committee or following a resolution of the State
Executive Committee requesting for such a meeting.
The quorum of the State Elders Committee meeting shall be
two-third of its members.

Article 23: STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

23.1 Establishment and Composition
There shall be a State Executive Committee which shall consist
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(a) The State Chairman, who shall be the Chairman;
(b) All National and Zonal Executive Committee members of
the party from the state;
(c) The State Deputy Chairman.
(d) The three State Vice Chairmen.
(e) The State Secretary and the State Assistant Secretary;
(f) The State Treasurer and the Assistant State Treasurer;
(g) The State Organizing Secretary and the State Assistant
Organizing Secretary;
(h) The State Financial Secretary and the State Assistant
Financial Secretary;
(i) The State Publicity Secretary and the State Assistant
Publicity Secretary;
(j) The State Legal Adviser and the State Assistant Legal
Adviser, all of whom shall be a legal practitioner;
(k) The State Auditor and the State Assistant Auditor;
(l) The State Woman Leader;
(m) The State Youth Leader;
(n) The State Leader of the PLWD
(o) Two ex-officio members, one of whom shall be a woman,
from each of the three Senatorial District elected by the
State Congress;
(p) All elected Local Government Council Chairmen and Vice
Chairmen who are members of the Party;
(q) All elected Local Government Area Party Chairmen in the
State;

23.2 Functions
The functions of the State Executive Committee shall be to:-

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(a) Identify and resolve political, social and economic issues
of concern to the State.
(b) Undertake the general administration of the party in the
state and implement the decisions of the State Congress,
and the directives of the National Working Committee,
the National Executive Committee and the National
Convention; and
(c) Prepare the annual budget of the State Branch of the
party.
23.3 Meetings
(a) The State Executive Committee shall meet at the instance
of the State Chairman not less than once every quarter.
(b) An extra-ordinary meeting of the State Executive
Committee shall be held if requested for, by two-third of
the members of the State Executive committee.
(c) The quorum for the State Executive committee shall be
one-third of the members of the Committee drawn from
the three Senatorial Districts of the State and a simple
majority shall pass any motion.

Article 24: STATE PARTY CONGRESS

24.1 Establishment and Composition
There shall be a State Party Congress which shall consist of:
(a) The State Chairman, who shall be the Chairman;
(b) The President and Vice President of the Federal Republic
of Nigeria, who are members of the party from the state;
(c) The Governor, Deputy Governor of the State if members
of the Party;
(d) The Gubernatorial Candidate of the Party;
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(g) Members of the National and Zonal Executive
Committees from the State;
(h) The members of the National Assembly from the State
and the members of the State House of Assembly, who
are members of the Party;
(i) All elected Local Government Council Chairmen and Vice
Chairmen who are members of the Party;
(j) All Local Government Party Secretaries and Treasurers;
(k) All Local Government Women and Youth Leaders;
(l) Three delegates per Ward elected at Ward Congresses at
least one of whom shall be a woman, PLWD leader and all
of whom shall cease to function after the conclusion of
the Congresses for which they were elected;
(m) Former members of State Working Committee who are
still members of the Party:
(n) Former Governors and Deputy Governors produced by
the Party who are still members of the Party;
(o) Former Speakers and Deputy Speakers of the State House
of Assembly produced by the party who are still members
of the party;
(p) Former members of the National Assembly who are still
members of the Party; and
(q) Former members of the National and State Executive
Committee who are still members of the Party.

24.2 Functions
The functions of the State Congress shall be to:
(a) Approve the budget of the State Branch of the party.
(b) Elect officers of the State Executive Committee.
(c) Elect governorship candidate of the party.

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(d) Receive reports from officers of the party; and
(e) Receive the Auditor's report.

24.3 Meetings
(a) The State Congress shall meet once in every two years on
a date and at a venue to be determined by the State
Executive Committee provided that the State Congress
shall be held before the National Convention.
(b) The quorum of the State Congress shall be two-third of
the members drawn from the three Senatorial Districts of
the State and a simple majority shall pass any motion.

ARTICLE 25: STATE ASSEMBLY CONGRESS

25.1 (a) There shall be a State Assembly Congress, which shall
be constituted by all delegates to the State Congress from
the State
(b) Assembly Constituency and other members of the Local
Government Executive
(c) Committee from the State Assembly constituency who
are not delegates to the State Congress.
25.2 The Functions of the State Assembly Congress shall be to
elect state House of Assembly candidate of the party.

ARTICLE 26 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONGRESS

(a) There shall be the congress for the House of

Representatives, which shall be constituted by all

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 delegates to the State Congress from the Federal
Constituency.
(b) The Functions of the House of Representative Congress
shall be to elect House of Representative Candidate of the
Party.

ARTICLE 27: SENATE DISTRICT CONGRESS

(a) There shall be the Senatorial District Congress which shall

be constituted by all delegates to the State Congress from
the Senatorial District.
(b) The Functions of the Senatorial District Congress shall be
to elect the senatorial candidate of the party.

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Article 28: ZONAL LEVEL
ZONAL WORKING COMMITTEE
28.1 Establishment and Composition
There shall be a Zonal Working Committee which shall consist
of:
(a) The National Vice Chairman from the Zone, who shall be
the Chairman;
(b) The Zonal Secretary;
(c) The Zonal Treasurer;
(d) The Zonal Financial Secretary;
(e) The Zonal Organizing Secretary;
(f) The Zonal Legal Adviser; who shall be a legal practitioner;
(g) The Zonal Publicity Secretary;
(h) The Zonal Auditor;
(i) The Zonal Woman Leader;
(J) The zonal leader of the PLWD and
(k) The Zonal Youth Leader

28.2 Functions
The Zonal Working Committee shall:
(a) Undertake the administration of the Party at the Zonal
level and shall be responsible to the Zonal Executive
Committee;
(b) Liaise with the National Secretariat and the State
Chapters in the zone;
(c) Prepare and submit reports for the consideration of the
Zonal Executive Committee; and
(d) Perform such other functions as may be assigned by the
National Executive Committee.

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28.3 Meetings
The Zonal Working Committee shall meet not less than once
every fortnight, and its quorum shall be two-third of its
membership drawn from at least two-third of the States
in the Zone and a simple majority shall pass a motion of
the Zonal Working Committee.

ARTICLE 29. ZONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

29.1 Establishment and Composition
There shall be a Zonal Executive Committee which shall consist
of-
(a) The National Vice Chairman from the Zone, who shall be
the Chairman;
(b) The Zonal Secretary, who shall be the Secretary of the
Committee;
(c) The State Chairmen, State Secretaries, Treasurers,
Women Leaders, PLWD leaders and Youth Leaders of the
party from the Zone;
(d) The Zonal Treasurer;
(e) The Zonal Financial Secretary;
(f) The Zonal Publicity Secretary;
(g) The Zonal Legal Adviser, who shall be a legal practitioner;
(h) The Zonal Women Leader
(i) The Zonal Youth Leader;
(j) The Zonal leader of the PLWD
(k) The Zonal Organizing Secretary
(l) The Zonal Auditor; and
(m) One ex-officio member from each of the states in the
zone.

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29.2 Functions
The functions of the Zonal Executive Committee shall be to:
(a) Harmonize, co-ordinate and review all activities of the
party within the zone;
(b) Establish ad-hoc or standing committees of the party
within the zone;
(c) Prepare agenda for and summon meetings of the Zonal
Congress;
(d) Prepare reports and budgets for the consideration of the
zonal congress; and
(e) Carry out any other functions assigned to it by the
National Executive Committee.
29.3 Meetings
(a) The Zonal Executive Committee shall meet not less than
once in every quarter at the instance of the National Vice
Chairman provided that two-third of the members of the
Committee shall have power to summon an extra-
ordinary meeting.
(b) The quorum of the Zonal Executive Committee shall be
one-third of the membership of the Committee drawn
from at least two-third of the States in the zone and a
simple majority shall pass any motion.

Article 30: ZONAL CONGRESS

30.1 Establishment and Composition
There shall be a Zonal Congress to consist of the following
members from all the states in the Zone-
(a) All members of the Zonal Working Committee,
(b) The Zonal Executive Committee,
(c) The States Executive Committee,

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(d) All former members of the Zonal Working Committee
who are still members of the Party, and
(e) All delegates to the National Convention from all the
States in the zone.

30.2 Functions
The functions of the Zonal Congress shall be to-
(a) Approve the budget of the Party in the zone;
(b) Elect officers of the Zonal Working Committee;
(c) Receive the reports of officers of the party in the zone;
and
(d) Receive the Zonal Auditor's report

30.3 Meetings
(a) The Zonal Congress shall meet every two years at the
instance of the National Vice Chairman from the Zone.
(b) An extra-ordinary meeting of the Zonal Congress shall be
held if requested for, by at least two-third of the
members of the State Executive Committees.
(c) The quorum of the Zonal Congress Meeting shall be two-
third of the members of the States in the Zone and a
simple majority shall pass any motion.

Article 31: NATIONAL LEVEL

NATIONAL WORKING COMMITTEE
31.1 Establishment and Composition
There shall be a National Working Committee of the party
which shall consist of:
1) The National Chairman

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2) Two Deputy National Chairman (One from North and One
from South)
3) The National Secretary
4) The Deputy National Secretary
5) Zonal Vice Chairman North East
6) Zonal Vice Chairman North West
7) Zonal Vice Chairman North Central
8) Zonal Vice Chairman South East
9) Zonal Vice Chairman South South
10) Zonal Vice Chairman South West
11) The National Treasurer
12) Deputy National Treasurer
13) The National Financial Secretary
14) Deputy National Financial Secretary
15) The National Organizing Secretary
16) Deputy National Organizing Secretary
17) The National Publicity Secretary
18) Deputy National Publicity Secretary
19) The National Auditor
20) Deputy National Auditor
21) The National Legal Adviser
22) Deputy National Legal Adviser
23) The National Woman Leader
24) Deputy National Woman Leader
25) The National Youth Leader.
26) Deputy National Youth Leader
27) National PRO
28) Deputy National PRO
29) The National Leader of the PLWD
30) Deputy National Leader of the PLWD

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31) Six (6) Ex-Officio (One each from each geo political zone)

31.2 The National Working Committee shall-

Function
(a) Be responsible for the day to day administration of the
party and shall be responsible to the National Executive
Committee;
(b) In case of emergency, act on behalf of the National
Executive Committee subject to ratification by the
National Executive Committee; and
(c) Perform such other functions as may be assigned to it by
the National Executive Committee.
31.3 Meetings
(a) The National Working Committee shall meet not less than
once every fortnight at the instance of the Chairman or at
the instance of two-third of the members.
(b) The quorum of the National Working Committee be two-
third of the membership drawn from at least two-third of
the Zones in the country and a simple majority shall pass
any motion.
(c) The National Vice Chairmen shall attend the meetings of
the National Working Committee at least once in two
months to brief it on the operations of the zones.

Article 32: NATIONAL CAUCUS

32.1 Establishment and Composition
There shall be a National Caucus of the party which shall consist
of:
(a) The National Chairman, who shall be the Chairman;

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(b) The President and Vice President of the Federal Republic
of Nigeria, who are members of the party;
(c) The Senate President and Deputy Senate President, the
Leader and Deputy Leader, the Chief Whip and Deputy
Chief Whip of the Party in the Senate, who are members
of the Party;
(d) The Speaker and Deputy Speaker, the Leader and Deputy
Leader, the Chief Whip and Deputy Chief Whip of the
party in the House of Representatives, who are members
of the party;
(e) Six (6) Governors who are members of the Party
nominated by the President of the Federal Republic of
Nigeria bearing in mind the need for National spread
(f) The Chairman and Secretary of the Board of Trustees and
one member drawn from each of the six geo-political
zones;
(g) The Deputy National Chairman;
(h) The National Secretary of the Party, who shall be the
Secretary of the National Caucus;
(i) The National Legal Adviser and the National Treasurer;
(j) The National Woman Leader and the National Youth
Leader;
(k) National Leader of the PLWD

32.2 Functions
The National Caucus shall-
(a) Harmonize the relationship between the Executive and
legislative arms of government and coordinate their
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(b) Consider, review and advise on policies and programmes
of government.

32.3 Meetings
(a) The National Chairman shall, in consultation with the
President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, summon the
meeting of the National Caucus, to consider important
issues affecting the party and the nation.
(b) An extra-ordinary meeting of the National Caucus shall be
held if requested for, by two-third of the members of the
Caucus and a simple majority shall pass any motion.
(c) The quorum of the National Caucus shall be two-third of
its membership.

Article 33: NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

33.1 Establishment and Composition
There shall be a National Executive Committee of the Party
which shall consist of:
(a) The National Chairman, who shall be the chairman;
(b) The Deputy Chairman;
(c) The National Vice Chairmen;
(d) The National Secretary and the Deputy National
Secretary;
(e) The National Treasurer and the Deputy National
Treasurer;
(f) The National Financial Secretary and the Deputy National
Financial Secretary;
(g) The National Organizing Secretary and the Deputy
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(h) The National Publicity Secretary and the Deputy National
Publicity Secretary.
(i) The National Legal Adviser and the Deputy National Legal
Adviser.
(j) The National Auditor and the Deputy National Auditor.
(k) The National Woman Leader and the Deputy National
Woman Leader and National Leader of PLWD and his/her
Deputy
(l) The National Youth Leader and the Deputy National Youth
Leader;
(m) All the State Chairmen.
(n) Six ex-officio members, at least two of whom shall be
women, elected from each of the six geo-political zones;
and

33.2 Functions
The National Executive Committee shall:
(a) Convene the National Convention and appoint a
Convention Organizing Committee which shall circulate
Convention information in advance and ensure that the
concerns of the membership are reflected on the Agenda.
(b) Carry out the decisions and instructions of the National
Convention.
(c) Supervise and direct the work of the party and all its
organs including the National, Zonal, State and Local
Government organs.
(d) Ensure that all the organs of the party function
democratically and effectively.
(e) Where necessary, dissolve a State Executive Committee
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 until another Executive Committee is elected, provided
that the period from the dissolution of the executive
committee to the election of the new Executive
Committee shall not exceed 3 months.
(f) Prepare reports and budgets for approval by the National
Convention.
(g) Initiate policies and programs for approval by the National
Convention.
(h) Consider appeals and other matters referred to it by the
zones or states of the Federation.
(i) Make rules for party discipline which shall be binding on
all organs and members of the party.
(j) Subject to the provisions of this constitution, make party
electoral regulations to govern the conduct of elections to
all party offices at every level and regulate procedure for
selecting the party candidates for elective offices;
(k) Ratify the conditions of service of the employees of the
party in accordance with the Establishment Manual.
(l) Make standing orders for approval by the National
Convention.
(m) Deal with any other matters referred to it by the National
Convention or the Board of Trustees;
(n) Establish departments and set up ad-hoc or standing
committees of the party.
(o) Manage and control all the assets and property of the
party wherever they may be.
(p) In consultation with the Board of Trustees, appoint
eminent party leaders to the position of member
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 attend all the meetings of the organs of the party only but
will have no voting rights.
(q) Examine the actions, policies, programs and legislations
proposed by the federal or state governments produced
by the party and take measures to ensure that they are in
accordance with the principles, policies, programs,
objectives and manifesto of the party and make necessary
recommendations or take any appropriate actions;
(r) Raise adequate funds for the management and
sustenance of the party;
(s) Approve the minimum rates of annual subscription and
other levies payable by members of the party; and
(t) Confer such honors as may aid the realization of the
objectives of the party.

33.3 Meetings
(a) The National Executive Committee shall meet at least
once in every quarter at the instance of the National Party
Chairman or at the request of two-third of its
membership, who shall notify the Chairman at least seven
days prior to the meeting; and an emergency meeting be
summoned by the National Chairman having regard to all
the circumstances of the agenda.

(b) In the event that the National chairman refuses to

summon meeting, the deputy chairman or 2/3 of the NEC
members can summon the meeting with one publication
in National daily and or notice sent to members on the
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 of the party at all levels provided that at the ward and
LGA level personal written notices shall suffice

(c) The quorum of the National Executive committee shall be

two-third of the membership drawn from at least two-
third of the zones in the Federation, and a simple majority
shall pass any motion.

Article 34: BOARDS OF TRUSTEES

34.1 Establishment and Composition
There shall be a Board of Trustees of the Party (BOT) which
shall consist of-
(a) All past and serving Presidents and Vice Presidents of the
Federal Republic of Nigeria, who held or hold the
respective posts as members of the party and who are
still members of the party;
(b) All Past and serving National Chairmen, Deputy National
Chairmen and National Secretaries of the Party, who are
still members of the party;
(c) All past and serving Presidents of the Senate and Speakers
of the House of Representatives who are still members of
the party;
(d) All founding members of the party as defined in this
Constitution;
(e) Two women selected from each of the six geo-political
zones;
(f) Three members, at least one of whom shall be a woman
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(g) Person(s) not exceeding six, who have contributed
immensely to the growth of the party and found suitable
by the Board.
Provided that membership of the Board of Trustee shall reflect
the Federal Character of Nigeria.

34.2 ELECTION AND TENURE OF OFFICERS AND MEMBERS

The Board of Trustees shall:
(a) Elect a Chairman and a Secretary from its members,
Chairman of the National Executive Committee shall also
be a member of the Board of Trustee
(b) Without prejudice to the provision of this Constitution,
ensure that the person to be elected Chairman and
Secretary respectively are of proven integrity and have
contributed immensely to the growth of the Party.
(c) Ensure that the Chairman and Secretary of the Board of
Trustees shall, serve a term of four years and shall be
eligible for re-election for another term and no more.

34.3 QUALIFICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP

A person shall qualify for membership into the Board of
Trustees if he or she-
(a) Is a registered card carrying member of the Party for not
less than four years consecutively;
(b) Has been paying his annual subscription fees as when
due;
(c) Has attained the age of Thirty Five (35) years; and
(d) Is a person of integrity.

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(4) All members of the Board of Trustees specified in this
constitution shall serve a term of four years and shall be
eligible for re-election for another term and no more

34.4 Functions
The Board of Trustees shall subject to the provision of this
constitution-,
(a) Ensure highest standards of morality in all the activities
of the Party by acting as the conscience of the Party, with
power to call to order any officer of the Party whose
conduct falls below the norms;
(b) Ensure high morale of members of the party and that the
party enjoys a good image before the Nigerian populace
and is in good political health;
(c) Harmonize, co-ordinate, review and advice on policies,
programmes and activities of the party at the national
level;
(d) Co-ordinate the sourcing of party funds;
(e) Be vested with the assets of the Party and shall serve as
custodians of such assets;
(f) Mediate in disputes between the Executive and
Legislative arms of Government;
(g) Offer advice on party matters to the National Executive
Committee of the party;
(h) Attend any meetings of any other organs of the party,
except the National Caucus and the National Working
Committee; and
(i) Undertake all other functions and activities as may be
referred to it by the National Executive Committee or the
National Convention.

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(6) The Board of Trustees shall regulate its own proceedings
and shall draw up a code of conduct for its members.

34.5 Removal and Resignation

A member of the Board of Trustees shall-
(a) Be removed from office by a resolution of the National
Convention on the recommendations of the National
Executive Committee on grounds of infirmity or
misconduct; or
(b) If he resigns his membership of the Board of Trustees by
tendering a letter to that effect to the Chairman of the
party.
(8) Without prejudice to the provisions of this constitution, a
member of the Board of Trustees shall lose his
membership of the Board if-
i. He is expelled from the party; or
ii. He is removed from office, appointive or elective office
which made him automatic member of the Board of
Trustees under this Constitution.
(9) Fresh selection shall be made to fill any vacancies in the
Board of Trustees where applicable pending an election
among BOT members within 90 days of the occurrence of
the vacancy.

34.6 Meetings
(a) The Board of Trustees shall meet at the instance of the
Chairman or at the request of half of the members of the
Board or following a resolution of the Board or the
National Executive Committee requesting for such a
meeting.

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(b) The quorum of the Board of Trustees shall be two-third of
its members drawn from at least two-third of the States in
the Federation.
A simple majority shall pass any motion.

Article 35: NATIONAL CONVENTION

35.1 Establishment and Composition
There shall be a National Convention of the party which shall
consist of-
(a) The National Chairman of the party, who shall be the
Chairman of the Convention and other members of the
National Executive Committee;
(b) The President and Vice President of the Federal Republic
of Nigeria, who are members of the party;
(c) Members of the National Assembly, who are members of
the Party;
(d) State Governors and Deputy Governors, who are
members of the party;
(e) All Gubernatorial candidates of the party; who shall be
automatic delegates to the convention;
(f) Members of the State Houses of Assembly, who shall be
automatic delegates to the Convention;
(g) The members of the Board of Trustees
(h) Members of the Zonal Working Committee and State
Party Chairmen and Secretaries, including those of the
Federal Capital Territory, Abuja;
(j) Party chairmen of the Local Government Areas;
(k) One National delegate from each Local Government Area
to be elected at the Local Government Area congress for
the purpose;

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(l) All elected Local Government Council Chairmen, who are
members of the party;
(m) Former members of the National Working Committee
who are still members of the Party; and
(n) Former Senate Presidents and Deputy Presidents, former
Speakers and Deputy Speakers of the House of
Representatives and other Principals Officers of the
National Assembly who are still member of the Party.
35.2 Functions
(a) The National Convention shall be the supreme and
controlling authority of the party within the limits
prescribed in this Constitution and it shall be the principal
representative, policy making and administering body of
the party.
(b) Except in the exercise of the functions granted only to
other bodies as specified in this Constitution or in the
regulations made pursuant to the provisions of this
Constitution, the National convention shall have
supremacy in all matters pertaining to the party and all
officers and organs of the party shall be bound in the
exercise of their functions by the decisions of the National
Convention.
(c) The policies of the party derived from the resolutions of
the National Convention shall be amended or revoked
only by a subsequent resolution of the National
Convention.
(d) The National Convention shall have and exercise authority
to:
(a) Formulate policies and programmes for the party;
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(c) Elect the Presidential candidate of the party;
(d) Demand and receive reports from the National Executive
committee and from any other committees or organs of
the party and take appropriate action on such reports;
(e) Appoint such committees, as it may deem necessary,
desirable or expedient and assign to them such powers
and functions as it may deem fit;
(f) Examine the actions taken or legislation proposed by any
government under its control whether federal, state or
local government council and ensure that they are in
conformity with the policies and programmes of the
party;
(g) At all elections, secure the return of as many party
candidates as possible in a manner consistent with the
laws of the land;
(h) Consider reports from the states and local government
branches of the party and take such decisions and actions
as may be necessary to protect, advance and consolidate
the gains and interest of the party;
(i) Raise adequate funds for the management and
sustenance of the party;
(j) Exercise control and take disciplinary action against all
officers and members of the party;
(k) Determine the type and membership of standing
committees to be set up by the National Executive
Committee;
(l) Review and amend the constitution of the party, from
time to time, as the need arises and the power of the
National Convention to propose amendments to the
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(m) Delegate any of its powers, except the power to amend
the Constitution, to the National Executive Committee or
to any other organ of the party;
(n) Take such other actions as may aid or facilitate the
realization of the objectives of the party;
(o) Appoint external Auditors to audit the party's accounts;
(p) Determine the minimum rate of annual subscription to be
paid by members and the proportion of income from such
subscription to be remitted to the National Secretariat of
the party;
(q) Review, ratify, alter or rescind any decision taken by any
of the constituent bodies, units or officials of the party;
and
(r) Exercise such other powers and authority not inconsistent
with the provisions of this constitution as shall aid or
facilitate the realization of the objectives of the party.

35.3 Meetings
(a) The quorum of the National convention shall be two-third
of its membership and a simple majority shall pass any
motion.
(b) The National Convention shall meet every four years and
shall alternate with the National Party Conference which
shall hold bi-annually;
(c) The National Conference shall hold bi-annually for the
purpose of reviewing the performance of the party in
governance at all levels.
(d) The National Convention shall determine its own
procedure in accordance with democratic principles;

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(e) A Special National Convention may be convened at any
time at the instance of the National Executive Committee
or if requested for by two-third of all State Congresses
and the Special National Convention shall meet to discuss
only special matters which shall be specified in the notice
summoning the Convention.
(f) Voting on key issues at the National Convention shall be
by secret ballot.

Article 36: POWERS AND FUCTIONS OF OFFICERS

NATIONAL OFFICERS
There shall be the National Officers of the Party, who shall be
men and women of integrity and demonstrable
competence and shall perform the functions assigned to
them in this constitution.

36.1 THE NATIONAL CHAIRMAN

There shall be a National Chairman who shall be the Chief
Executive of the party, and his functions shall be to:
(a) Summon and preside over the meetings of the National
Convention, the National Executive Committee, the
National Caucus and the National Working Committee of
the party;
(b) Provide firm and effective leadership and direct the
activities of the party under the overall supervision of the
National Executive Committee;
(c) Promote and defend the integrity, policies and
programmes of the party and make pronouncements for
and on behalf of the National Executive Committee
outlining the policies, programmes and activities of the

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 party; pronouncements for and on behalf of the National
Executive Committee outlining the policies, programmes
and activities of the Party;
(d) Assign specific functions to any member or officer of the
party;
(e) Delegate his powers to the Deputy National Chairman;
(f) Cast votes if and when necessary.
(g) Present to the National Convention a comprehensive
statement of the State of the party and the political
situation generally;
(h) Ensure strict compliance with the provisions of this
Constitution and do all such other things as shall promote
the growth and welfare of the party;

36.2 THE DEPUTY NATIONAL CHAIRMAN

(2) There shall be a Deputy National Chairman who shall
come either from the Northern or the Southern part of
the country, as against the part of the country the
National Chairman hails from and considering the six geo-
political zones
(3) The Deputy National Chairman shall perform the
following functions-
(a) Assist the National Chairman in the discharge of his
duties;
(b) Deputize for the National Chairman in the latter’s
absence; and
(c) Performing such other party functions as may be assigned
to him.

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36.3 THE NATIONAL SECRETARY
There shall be a National Secretary who shall be the Chief
Administrative and Accounting Officer of the party, whose
functions shall be to-
(a) Supervise the day-to-day activities of the party;
(b) Conduct or direct the conduct of the correspondences of
the party and cause to be issued notices of meetings of
the National Convention, the National Executive
Committee, the National Caucus and the National
Working Committee;
(c) Keep or cause to be kept all records of proceedings of the
National Convention, the National Executive Committee,
the National Caucus and the National Working
Committee, as well as other records of the party;
(d) Render a written annual report of the activities of the party
to NEC, and National Convention;
(e) Ensure the implementation of the decisions and directives
of the National Convention, National Executive
Committee, National Caucus and the National Working
Committee and ensure that all units of the party carry out
their duties promptly and efficiently;
(f) Consult the National Chairman in the discharge of the
duties of his or her office;
(g) Carry out any other duties as may be assigned to him or
her, from time-to-time by the National Convention,
National Caucus, National Executive Committee, National
Working Committee and the National Chairman. and
(h) The National Secretary of the party shall be the custodian
of the common seal of the party.

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36.4 The Deputy National Secretary
(2) A Deputy National Secretary who shall assist the National
Secretary in the discharge of his duties and shall act for
him in his absence or wherever so directed, the Deputy
National Secretary shall be from the same zone with the
National Chairman or Deputy National Chairman.

36.5 THE NATIONAL TREASURER

The National Treasurer who shall be an Accountant a track
records of prudence whose functions shall be to:
(a) Receive and promptly pay into the party's accounts all
monies received for and on behalf of the party and keep
all cheque books and other banking documents of the
party;
(b) Ensure prudent management of the party's funds;
(c) Ensure that all funds received by the party are paid into
the party's accounts immediately and if for any reason
that is not possible, the fund shall be paid within 48 hours
after collection; and
(d) Prepare and submit a yearly statement of account and
periodic reports to the National Executive Committee.

36.6 The Deputy National Treasurer

There shall be a Deputy National Treasurer who shall be a man
or woman, shall assist the National Treasurer in the
discharge of his duties and shall deputize for him in his
absence.

36.7 THE NATIONAL FINANCIAL SECRETARY

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There shall be a National Financial Secretary whose functions
shall be to-
(a) Collect and keep records of all dues, levies, subscriptions
and donations paid or made to the party;
(b) Prepare and submit proposals for raising funds for the
party for the consideration of the National Executive
Committee;
(c) Undertake strict supervision of budgeting, budgetary
control and financial reporting;
(d) Protect the assets of the party and institute operating
procedures through internal control; and
(e) Establish and co-ordinate policies for the investment of
funds to generate income for the party.
The Deputy National Financial Secretary
(2) There shall be a Deputy National Financial Secretary who
shall be a man or woman, shall assist the National
Financial Secretary in the discharge of his duties, and
deputize for him in his absence.

36.8 THE NATIONAL ORGANIZING SECRETARY

There shall be a National Organizing Secretary whose functions
shall be to:
(a) Initiate programmes for the general mobilization of the
members of the party and the recruitment of new
members;
(b) Appraise the problems of the party and proffer solutions
to such problems;
(c) Harmonize all information and devise appropriate
strategy for winning elections;
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(e) Organize seminars, workshops, rallies and campaign
programmes for the attainment of the party's objectives;
and
(f) Liaise with the National Woman, National leader of the
PLWD and Youth Leaders for the harmonization of the
programmes for the attainment of the party’s success at
all elections.

The Deputy National Organizing Secretary

(2) There shall be a Deputy National Organizing Secretary
who shall deputize for the National Organizing Secretary
in the discharge of his or her duties, and shall deputize for
him in his absence

36.10: THE NATIONAL PUBLICITY SECRETARY

There shall be a National Publicity Secretary whose functions
shall be to:
(a) Co-ordinate all information and public relations of the
party;
(b) Be the chief image maker of the party; and
(c) Cause to be publicized, the policies and programmes of
the party in line with the aims and objectives of the party.

36.11: THE DEPUTY NATIONAL PUBLICITY SECRETARY.

(2) There shall be a Deputy National Publicity Secretary who
shall deputize for the National Publicity Secretary in the
discharge of his or her duties, and shall deputize for him
in his absence.

36.12: THE NATIONAL AUDITOR

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41.(1) There shall be a National Auditor of the party, who shall
be an Accountant and whose functions shall be to-
(a) Audit the books of account of the party annually and
report to the National Executive Committee;
(b) Present the audited account of the party to the National
Convention; and
(c) Carry out any other functions as may be directed by the
National Executive Committee.

36.13: The Deputy National Auditor

(2) There shall be a Deputy National Auditor who shall be an
Accountant and who shall assist the National Auditor in
the discharge of his or her duties, and shall deputize for
him in his absence.

36.14 THE NATIONAL LEGAL ADVISER

There shall be a National Legal Adviser of the Party who shall
be a lawyer of not less than 10 years post-call and whose
functions shall be to-
(a) Advise the party on all legal matters;
(b) Conduct all litigation and prosecute and defend actions on
behalf of the party, including its organs and officials in so
far as the subject of the litigation affects the interest of
the party; and
(c) Interpret the laws, regulations and Constitution of the
party in the event of any ambiguities.

36.15 DEPUTY NATIONAL LEGAL ADVISER

(2) There shall be a Deputy National Legal Adviser, who shall
be a lawyer of not less than 10 years post call shall

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 deputize for the National Legal Adviser in the discharge of
his or her duties, and shall deputize for him in his
absence.

36.16 THE NATIONAL WOMAN LEADER

There shall be a National Woman Leader, who shall be
responsible for:
(a) Mobilizing and organizing women;
(b) Initiating and implementing strategic programmes and
policies aimed at endearing the party to Nigerian women;
and
(c) Coordinating the activities of the Zonal and State Woman
Leaders.

36.17 The Deputy National Woman Leader

(2) There shall be a Deputy National Woman Leader who
shall assist the National Woman Leader in the discharge
of his or her duties; and shall deputize for her or him in
her or his absence.

36.18 THE NATIONAL YOUTH LEADER

There shall be a National Youth Leader, whose functions shall
be-
(a) Mobilizing the youth for the attainment of the objectives
of the party;
(b) Initiating and implementing strategic programmes and
policies aimed at endearing the party to the Nigerian
youth; and
(c) Co-ordinating the activities of the Zonal and State Youth
Leaders.

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The Deputy National Youth Leader
(2) There shall be a Deputy National Youth Leader who shall
deputize for the National Youth Leader in the discharge of
his or her duties, and shall deputise for him in his
absence.

36.19 THE NATIONAL LEADER PEOPLE LIVING WITH DISABILITY

(PLWD)
There shall be a National Leader PLWD, whose functions shall
be-
(a) Mobilizing the PLWD for the attainment of the objectives
of the party;
(b) Initiating and implementing strategic programmes and
policies aimed at endearing the party to the Nigerian
PLWD; and

(c) Co-ordinating the activities of the Zonal and State PLWD

Leaders.
The Deputy National Leader PEOPLE LIVING WITH DISABILITY
(PLWD)
(2) There shall be a Deputy National Leader PLWD who shall
deputize for the National Leader PLWD in the discharge of
his or her duties, and shall deputize for him in his
absence.

Article 37: RESIGNATION OR REMOVAL OF NATIONAL

OFFICERS
37.1 RESIGNATION OR REMOVAL OF NATIONAL OFFICERS

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If a National Officer of the Party is removed or resigns from
office, he shall immediately hand over to the National
Secretary all records, files and other properties of the
Party in his or her possession.
(2) In the case of the National Chairman, he shall hand over
to the Deputy National chairman who shall, act as the
National Chairman pending the election of a replacement,
the election for replacement shall be within 90days from
the date the vacancy exist.
(3) In the case of National Secretary, he shall hand over to
the Deputy National Secretary.
(4) This provision shall apply mutatis mutandis to other levels
of the Party structure.

37.2 POWERS OF OFFICERS AT OTHER LEVELS

(1) Except where the provisions of this Constitution state
otherwise, all other officers at the Zonal, State, Local
Government Area and Ward levels shall, in relation to
their respective functions, have the same powers as their
corresponding National Officers.
(2) Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, Executive
Committee at all levels shall have power to set up
committees where necessary, desirable or expedient and
shall assign to them such powers and functions as may be
deemed appropriate.
(3) The Executive Committee at all levels shall, in the
appointment or election of members of the Executive
Committees at respective levels of the Party, observe and
apply the principle of Federal Character.

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37.3 TENURE OF OFFICE OF PARTY OFFICERS
(1) All National, Zonal, State, Local Government Area and
Ward Officers of the Party shall hold office for a term of
four years and shall be eligible for re-election for another
term of four years and no more.
(2) The election of National Officers shall be at the National
Convention, while that of those at the lower levels shall
be at the respective congresses.
(3) A vote of confidence may be moved on any member of
the Executive Committee of the Party at any level at any
National Convention or congress of the Party two years
into the tenure of such member of the Executive
Committee, and where such a vote fails to be carried the
Executive Committee member shall be replaced at that
National convention or congress, as the case may be.
Provided that two months notice of such vote of
confidence motion shall be given circulate it to the
relevant chapters one month before the National
Convention or Congress, as the case may be.
(4) A vote of confidence shall be deemed defeated if not
passed by a simple majority of the members of the Party
at the Convention or Congress sitting and voting.
(5) Any officer elected into the Executive Committee of the
Party at any level may resign his or her office by giving
thirty days notice in writing to the appropriate Executive
Committee, except in the case of resignation for the
purpose of vying for an elective office which shall be
effective within the period stipulated in the guideline
issued for such elective office by the State Executive
Committee in respect of Local Government elections.

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(6) Where a vacancy occurs in any of the offices of the Party,
the Executive Committee at the appropriate level shall
appoint another person from the area or zone where the
officer originated from, pending the conduct of election
to fill the vacancy within a period of one year.
Article 38 .1 PROHIBITION FROM HOLDING DUAL OFFICES
Subject to the provisions of this constitution, any member
holding any office in the party at any level shall be
deemed to have resigned that office, if he or she assumes
any of the following offices-
(a) President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
(b) Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
(c) Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; or
(d) Federal Minister; or
(e) Secretary to the Government of the Federation; or
(f) Special Adviser or Special Assistant to the President or
Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; or
(g) Membership of the National and State Assemblies; or
(h) Ambassador; or
(i) Governor or Deputy Governor of a state; or
(j) Commissioner, Special Adviser or Special Assistant to the
Governor or Deputy Governor of a State; or
(k) Chairman, Vice Chairman or Councilor of a Local
Government Council; or
(l) Any full time employment or appointment in the public
service of the federation, state or local government.

Article 39. 1 MODE OF ELECTION OF OFFICERS OF THE PARTY

The National Convention, the Zonal, State, Local Government
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 of the party at the various levels of the party structure as
specified in this constitution except in the Federal Capital
Territory where officers of the party shall be elected
based on Area Council.
(2) Every registered member of the party who has satisfied
the requirements for nomination and election under this
Constitution, the Constitution of the Federal Republic of
Nigeria or any other law, rules or regulations in force shall
be eligible to contest for any of the offices of the party.
(3) The guidelines for elections to any office of the party shall
be approved by the National Executive Committee of the
party in accordance with the provisions of this
Constitution. The election shall be on democratic basis
through open ballot and show of hand
(4) No member of the party shall be qualified for nomination
or election or appointment into any of the offices of the
party, unless he or she has been a registered member for
at least 18 months, and is of good financial standing in the
party, except there is a waiver by the appropriate
executive committee.

Article 40 .1 NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION

INTO PUBLIC OFFICES
The National Executive Committee shall, subject to the
provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of
Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), the Electoral Act (as
amended) and this constitution, formulate guidelines and
regulations for the nomination of candidates for election
into public offices at all levels and shall be the final
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 of candidates for the party for any election and for
conveying to the Independent National Electoral
Commission, or any other authority to whom it may
concern, confirming the names or list of names of
candidates for the party in any elective public office in the
federation.
(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of this Constitution, the
National Executive Committee shall regulate the
procedure for selecting the party's candidates for elective
offices in the following manner prescribed below;
(3) In the conduct of primaries for the party's candidate for
the post of the President of the Federal Republic of
Nigeria, the primary shall be held at the National
Convention of the party specially convened for that
purpose;
(4) In the conduct of primaries for the party's candidate for
the post of Governorship of a state, the primary shall be
held at the State Congress of the party specially convened
for that purpose;
(5) In the conduct of primaries for the party's candidate for
the post of Senator, the primaries shall be held at
Senatorial Constituency headquarters;
(6) In the conduct of primaries for the party's candidate for
the post of member of the House of Representatives, the
primaries shall be held at the constituency headquarters;
(7) In the conduct of primaries for the party's candidate for
the post of Local Government Council Chairman and
House of Assembly, the primaries shall be held at the local
government constituency headquarters;

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(8) Congress for the election of ward officers, councillorship
candidates and the 3 delegates to Local Government
Congress and State Congress, out of which at least one (1)
shall be a woman, shall be by direct primaries in which all
card carrying members of the party at ward level shall
participate;
(9) There shall be a minimum of two year membership span
for a member to be eligible to stand for election into any
public office, unless the appropriate executive committee
gives a waiver or rules to the contrary.
(10) In considering the waiver mentioned in this constitution
the following shall apply:
(a) For members aspiring for nomination for election to the
post of Councilors, Local Government Council Chairman or
membership, the deciding authority shall be the State
Executive Committee; and
(b) For members aspiring for Party positions or nomination
for State House of Assembly election, National Assembly,
posts of Governors or Deputy Governors, President or
Vice President, the deciding authority shall be the
National Executive Committee, through the National
Working Committee, provided that the process of
clearance of the waiver starts from the ward levels.
(11) In respect of any decision under this constitution any
aggrieved party shall have recourse to appeal to the
National Executive Committee, through the National
Working Committee of the Party.
(12) There shall be a minimum of one year membership span
for a member to be eligible to be considered for political

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 appointment, but this is without prejudice to the
discretion of the appropriate authority.
(13) Where the appropriate Committee rules to the contrary,
the ruling must be approved by the immediate higher
executive committee, save for National Executive
Committee which is final authority
(14) Candidates for party positions must possess a minimum
of secondary school certificate or its equivalent as
requisite qualification to be eligible to contest except
waived by the Executive Committee concerned. The
demand for literacy as a qualification should not be
compulsory at the ward level.

Article 41: FUNDING

There shall be established and maintained for the party a fund
into which shall be paid all:
(a) Subscription, fees, and levies from membership of the
party;
(b) Proceeds from investments made by the party;
(c) Subventions and donations;
(d) Gifts and grants by individuals or groups of individuals as
authorized by law;
(e) Loans approved by the National Executive Committee;
and
(f) Such other moneys as may be lawfully received by the
party.
(2) An annual membership subscription fee of N600 per
annum, or such amount as the National Executive
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 Working Committee, may, from time to time, approve
shall be paid by all members.
(3) The fee shall be paid as and when due and endorsed on
the membership card.
(4) For the purpose of strengthening the Party’s finances, all
elected and appointed Party men and women should be
made to pay the following additional levies-
 Elected Public Officers in the legislature (at the three
tiers of government): 5% of annual basic salary.
(5) The various individuals and friends of the Party that enjoy
patronage from the Party at National, State and Local
Government levels shall be encouraged to make
donations annually to the Party, and these must be
consistent with any law in operation at the time of the
donation.
(6) Money generated from the sale of nomination forms shall
form part of the Party’s finances.
(7) The Party shall hold a National Chairman’s Annual Fund
Raising Dinner at which friends and members of the Party
will be charged, in a manner to be recommended by the
National Finance Committee of the Party and approved by
the National Working Committee, to raise fund for the
Party.

Article 42: NATIONAL FINANCE COMMITTEE

42.1 Establishment and Composition
There shall be established for the Party, a National Finance
Committee (NFC) to consist of the following, that is:
(a) A Chairman, who shall be a Party member of repute and
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(b) 2 members drawn from each of the 6 geopolitical zones of
the country;
(c) The National Treasurer of the Party,
(d) Financial Secretary of the Party,
(e) National Auditor of the Party,
(f) Two (2) Representatives of the National Assembly,
(2) The Deputy National Financial Secretary shall serve as the
Secretary of the Committee.
(3) Except for the ex-officio members of the Committee, the
Chairman and other members are to be appointed by the
National Working Committee subject to the approval of
the National Executive Committee.

42.2 Functions
(4) The NFC shall be responsible for-
(a) Organizing a National Chairman’s Annual Fund Raising
Dinner, at which participants (i.e. friends and members of
the Party) shall pay for the dinner according to the sitting
arrangements, among other criteria to be worked out by
the Committee charged with the organization of such
dinner.
(b) Embarking on other fund raising activities and
solicitations for party, provided that such activities and
solicitations must be in conformity with the extant laws;
(c) Ensuring the broadening and sustainability of the Party’s
revenue base, including, subject to the provisions of this
constitution, investment of the party funds in to long
term viable ventures such as government securities, and
real estates; and

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(d) Establishing any business ventures that do not violate the
provisions of any sections of the constitution of the
Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Electoral Act and this
constitution.
(e) Provided that there shall be a State Finance Committee,
which shall be constituted along the lines of the National
Finance Committee and to perform like functions

42.3 BORROWING POWER

53. (1) The Party may, with the consent of or in accordance
with any general authority given by the National
Executive Committee, borrow, by way of loan or
overdraft, from any source, any money required by the
party to meet its obligations and functions under this
Constitution.
(2) Subject to the provisions of this constitution and the
conditions of any trust in respect of any property, the
party may invest all or any of its funds with the consent or
general authority of the National Executive Committee.

42.4 TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN THE

MANAGEMENT OF PARTY FINANCES
For the purpose of ensuring transparency and accountability
and transparency in the management of finances of the
party, The National Executive Committee shall design
Standard Financial regulations to govern the management
of party’s finances at all levels.
(2) At the National level, the President of the Federal
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 compliance with the provisions of this constitution as
affects membership dues while the Senate President and
the Speaker of the House of Representatives, as the
Leaders of the National Assembly, if members of the
party, shall ensure compliance with the provisions of this
Constitution by members of the party in the National
Assembly.
(3) At the State level, the Governor of the State, if a member
of the party shall ensure compliance with the provisions
of this constitution as relates to membership dues. While
the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, if a member
of the party or the leader of the party in the State House
of Assembly shall ensure compliance with the provisions
of this Constitution by members of the party in the State
House of Assembly.
(4) At the local government level, the Chairman of the local
government council, if a member of the party, shall
ensure compliance with the provisions of this constitution
as relates to membership dues. While the leader of the
Local Government Legislative House shall ensure
compliance with the provisions of this constitution by
members of the party in the local government legislative
house.

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Article 43: BANK ACCOUNTS
The party shall maintain a Bank Account at the city or town
where its headquarters is situated and where bank
facilities are not available, the services of the bank
nearest to the city or town shall be utilized.
(2) The Executive Committee of the party at any level shall
decide the banks to be used in keeping the account.
(3) The authorized signatories to the bank account and other
financial transactions shall be the following officers, as
the case may be:
(a) The National Chairman or his or her counterparts at
Zonal, State, Local Government and Ward levels;
(b) The National Secretary or his or her counterparts at Zonal,
State, local government and ward levels;
(c) The National Treasurer or his or her counterpart as zonal,
state, local government and ward levels; and Provided
that withdrawals from or debit instructions on the
account shall be valid only if authorized by the National
Chairman or his counterpart at the other levels, and any
of the two signatories, that is, the National Secretary or
Treasurer of the party at the appropriate levels.

Article 44: AUDIT OF PARTY ACCOUNTS

The National Executive Committee of the Party shall appoint a
competent firm of accountants to audit the accounts of
the party annually and present the report of the audited
accounts at the National Convention.
(2) The Zonal, State and the Local Government Executive
Committees shall, similarly, appoint a competent firm of
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 accounts of the party annually and present the report of
the audited accounts at their respective congresses.

Article 45: DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE

Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, there shall be a
Disciplinary Committee of the Party at every level
consisting of seven members with proven integrity, one of
whom shall have a legal background.
(2) The Disciplinary Committee shall be appointed by the
appropriate Executive Committee of the Party.
(3) The Working Committee, at any level of the Party, and the
Executive Committee (at the Ward Level) may, after
preliminary hearings, suspend a member from the Party
for a period not exceeding one month, during which
period the member so suspended shall lose his right of
contest any election, and shall be referred to the
appropriate Disciplinary Committee.
(4) Where an allegation is made against a member of the
Party, the Disciplinary Committee shall inform the
member in writing of the allegations made against him
and the place and time of hearing the case against him or
her.
(5) A member who appears before a Disciplinary Committee
shall be given opportunity to present his case orally or in
writing either in person or through a counsel of his choice
and shall be allowed to call witnesses.
(6) Any decision taken against a member who has not been
informed of the charges against him or has not been given
any opportunity of defending himself shall be null and
void.

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(7) Notwithstanding any other provision relating to discipline,
no Executive Committee at any level, except the National
Executive Committee, shall entertain any question of
discipline as may relate or concern a member of the
National Executive Committee, Deputy Governors or
members of the National Assembly.
(8) Provided that nothing in this Constitution shall preclude
or invalidate any complaint submitted through the
National Working Committee to the National Executive
Committee concerning any person whatsoever.

Article 46: OFFENCES AND SANCTIONS

Offences
Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, the Party shall
have power to discipline any member who:
(a) Commits any breach of the Party’s Constitution, and or
Manifesto;
(b) Says or does anything likely to bring the party into
disrepute, hatred or contempt;
(c) Disobeys or neglects to carry out lawful directives of the
party or any organ or officer of the party;
(d) Engages in dishonest practices, defrauds the party, its
members or officials;
(e) Is persistently absent from meetings or other official
duties;
(f) Engages in anti-party activities;
(g) Engages in disorderly conduct at meetings or rallies or at
any party function;

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(h) Engages in any conduct likely to cause disaffection among
members of the party or is likely to disrupt the peaceful,
lawful and efficient conduct of the business of the party;
(i) Engages in unauthorized publicity of disputes within the
party or creates a parallel party organ at any level;
(j) Promotes factions or belongs to any group under the
guise of the party and by whatever name called, not being
one provided for in this constitution;
(k) Organizes, retains, trains, equips or encourages the
organization, retention, training, equipping of any
member or group of members for the purpose of
employing violence or coercion or any form of
intimidation whatsoever;
(l) Resorts to court action or litigation on any disputes or on
any matter whatsoever concerning rights, obligations and
duties of any member of the party without first availing
himself or herself of the remedies provided by the party
under this constitution; or
(m) Fails, refuses or neglects to treat a petition, complaints or
appeal promptly.

46.2 SANCTIONS
59.(1)Any member of the Party who commits any of the
offences listed in this Constitution shall be liable to any or
a combination of the following penalties-
(a) Reprimand
(b) Censure
(c) Fine
(d) Suspension with a fine;
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(f) Removal from office
(g) Expulsion from the Party
(2) Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, the
Executive Committee, at any level of the Party, shall have
power to decide on any of the disciplinary measures to be
taken against any member at that level.
(3) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Constitution
relating to discipline, no Executive Committee at any level
except the National Executive Committee shall entertain
any question of discipline as may relate or concern a
member of the National Executive Committee, President,
Vice President, Governors, Deputy Governors, Ministers,
Ambassadors, Special Advisers or member of any of the
legislative houses.
(4) The appropriate Executive Committee shall have the
power to initiate and take necessary disciplinary action
against other categories of Executive Committee
members, public Office Holders and other members of
the Party.
(5) Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, the National
Executive Committee shall have power to expel any
member of the Party for acts of indiscipline or misconduct
which brings, or is likely to bring, the Party into disrepute.

46.3 Remedies
60. (1)If any member of the party is aggrieved, he shall report
to the appropriate authority.
(2) If he or she is not satisfied, an appeal shall lie with the
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(3) All appeals must be dealt with timely, expeditiously; in
any event not later than 2 weeks after the filing of the
appeal.
(4) The National Executive Committee of the Party shall be
the final arbiter, provided that failure, refusal or neglect
to treat a report, petition, complaint or appeal on the part
of the arbiter shall, in itself, constitute an offence.
46.4 APPEAL
61.(1) Any member of the Party who is aggrieved by a decision
taken against him by any of the organs or officers of the
Party shall have the
Right of appeal to the immediate higher organ of the
Party within fourteen days of the decision.
(2) An appeal shall be determined by the appropriate appeal
body within twenty-one days from the date of the receipt
of the notice of appeal by the appropriate Executive
Committee.
Article 47
47.1 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
CONTRACTUAL LIABILITY
The party shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession
and can sue or be sued in its corporate name with power
to acquire, hold and alienate property, enter into
agreements and to do all things necessary to carry out its
aims and objectives and defend its members, property
and reputation.
(2) Only National Officers of the party shall have the
authority to create any legal relationship binding on the
party.

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47.2 COMMON SEAL
There shall be a common seal of the party, which shall be in the
custody of the National Secretary of the party.

47.3 OATH OF OFFICE

Any person elected or appointed into any office of the party
shall subscribe to the Oath of Office as provided in
Schedule I to this Constitution, in the language that he or
she understands and before a commissioner for Oaths or
Notary Public.

47.4 AMENDMENTS
The party shall have the power to amend this constitution, save
that no amendment of the constitution shall be valid
unless made by a motion passed by two-third majority of
members present and voting at the National Convention.
(2) The Notice of the proposed amendment to the
Constitution shall be given to the National Secretary, at
least two months before the date of the National
Convention and the notice, which shall be in writing, shall
contain a clear statement of the amendment sought and
the reasons for the amendment.
(3) The Secretary upon receipt of the notice shall cause it to
be circulated to the State branches of the party for
publication at least one month before the date of the
National Convention.

47.5 INTERPRETATION
Any question as to the meaning of any section of this
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 the National Executive Committee whose interpretation
of the same shall be final.
27.2 In this constitution:
(a) “Founding Members” mean members/promoters;
(b) "Funds" include valuable properties;
(c) “He” or “His” shall include the female gender;
(d) “The Party" means All Blending Party (A.B.P).
(e) "Month" means calendar month;
(f) “Constitution” means Constitution of the All Blending
Party (A .B.P).
(g) Where computation of any figure in this Constitution
results in a fraction, the figure obtained shall be
approximated to the nearest whole number;
(h) "Youth" means a member between the ages of 18 and 40
years.
(i) "Congress" a large formal meeting or series of meetings
where representatives from different party levels discuss
ideas, make decisions, pass resolutions and conduct
election;
(j) "National Convention" - The largest meeting of All
Blending Party (A.B.P) at National level which is the
highest authority of the party where decisions are ratified
and Presidential candidates and National Officers are
elected;
(k) "Delegates" - Are elected or nominated representatives
of the party at any level of the structure of the party;
(l) "National" - This refers to Federal level as contained in
the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as
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(m) "Zonal" - This refers to each of the geo-political entities viz
North East, North Central, North West, South East, South
West, South South.
(n) "State" - This refers to geographical entity as defined in the
constitution of Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999.
(o) "Local Government Area" - This refers to the Local
Government Area as defined by S.7 and particularly
schedule 2 of the constitution of Federal Republic of
Nigeria 1999.
(p) "Ward" - This refer to the area delineation of the Local
Government Area by the Independent National Electoral
Commission.
(q) “Direct Primaries” – this refers to a Party Executive
Congress to be held in each Ward and all registered and
financial members of the Party to participate in electing a
candidate of the Party for election into public office.
Article 48: SCHEDULE I
48.1 OATH OF ALLEGIANCE
I, ............................................................................. do solemnly
swear/affirm that I will be faithful and bear true
allegiance to the All Blended Party and the Federal
Republic of Nigeria and that I will preserve, protect and
defend the Constitution of the All Blended Party and of
the Federal Republic of Nigeria. So help me God.

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SCHEDULES II
48.2 OATH OF OFFICE
I,.........................................................................................do
solemnly swear/affirm that I shall be faithful and bear
true allegiance to the ALL BLENDED PARTY, I shall
discharge my duties to the best of my ability, faithfully
and in accordance with the constitution of the party and
always in the interest of the integrity, solidarity,
advancement, well-being and prosperity of the party and
the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that I will strive to pursue,
enhance and achieve the aims and objectives of the party
as contained in its Constitution and Manifesto; that I shall
not allow my personal interest to influence my official
decision; that in all circumstances I shall do right to all the
members of the party and to all manner of people,
according to law without fear or favor, affection or ill-will;
that I shall not directly or indirectly communicate or
reveal to any person any manner which shall be brought
to my attention or which shall become known to me as an
officer of the party, except as may be required for the due
discharge of my duties and that I shall devote myself to
the service and well-being of the people of Nigeria. So
help me God.

SCHEDULE III
48.3 PROCEEDINGS AT MEETINGS
1. Language to be used at meetings
The proceedings of the meetings of the party at all levels shall
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 understood by a majority of members of the party at
respective levels;
2. All the meetings of the party shall be chaired by the
Chairman or in his or her absence, the Deputy Chairman
at the relevant level and in the event of the absence of
the Chairman and the Deputy Chairman, members
present shall elect a member from amongst themselves to
preside over the meeting.
3. The rules and regulations governing the conduct of any
meetings of the party shall be as approved, from time to
time, by the National Executive Committee of the party.
SCHEDULE IV
48.4 STAFF RULES
(1) Employees of the party shall be subject to the direct
control and discipline of the National, Zonal, State, Local
Government area and ward secretariat of the party and
appeals on matters of the discipline and routine
administration matters shall lie with the Secretary at the
various levels, in compliance with the establishment
manual.
All employees of the party shall be bound by the provisions of
this constitution, the rules and regulations of the party
and the decisions of the National Executive Committee
and other authorized organs of the party.
(2) A person who seeks and obtains employment in the party
shall be deemed to be a member of the party.
(3) Any employee of the party who acts in a manner likely to
bring contempt or ridicule to the party or its officers or
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 officers shall, if found guilty, be immediately relieved of
his or her post.
(4) Erring employees shall be afforded ample opportunity to
defend themselves before disciplinary action is taken
against them.
(5) No employee of the party shall seek nomination to enable
him or her contest any election, unless he or she resigns
his or her appointment one month to the date of the
election.
(6) The remuneration and other conditions of service of
employees of the party shall be determined as follows:
(a) For employees of the party at the National level, the
National Convention on the recommendation of the
National Executive Committee;
(b) For employees of the party at the State level, by the State
Congress on the recommendation of the State Executive
Committee;
(c) For employees of the party at the ward level, by the Local
Government Area Congress on the recommendation of
the Local Government Executive Committees.

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DECLARATION
We hereby declare that this Constitution of All Blended Party
ratified by the National Meeting of the Party held in our office
at plot 614 Zone B, Apo Resettlement, Federal Capital Territory,
Abuja on the 18th Day of February, 2017

…………………………………... …………….…………………….
Hon. Moses Godia Shipi Uzong George Moses
National Chairman National Secretary

SLOGAN: A.B.P…… ‘RESTORE OUR HONOUR & GLORY’

DATE: 2017.

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ABP

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