The Nigerian Senate has voted to alter the constitution to allow independent candidates contest elections in the country

As an independent candidate, an individual will be able to contest in an election without belonging to any political party. 

While a total of 82 Senators voted for yes to support the bill on independent candidacy, during plenary on Wednesday, July 26, 14 senators vote for no and 5 abstained. 

Source: https://www.naij.com/1116996-nigerian-senate-approves-independent-candidacy-elections.html

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