Section 83 strengthens INEC oversight, limits court role in party affairs - Falana

Section 83 of the Electoral Act 2026 strengthens the oversight powers of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over registered political parties while limiting judicial intervention in party affairs. It mandates INEC to maintain comprehensive records of party activities and allows the Commission to request information in cases of non-compliance. Additionally, the law restricts courts from handling internal party disputes, except under specified conditions, and imposes fines for non-compliance with INEC directives.