JAMB Government 2007 Question 15

Question 15

Franchise, Elections and Electoral Systems

The declaration of election results is the exclusive duty of

  1. A.political party chairmen
  2. B.electoral commissions
  3. C.chief justices
  4. D.election petition tribunals.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (electoral commissions)

Explanation

Only the electoral commission, through its returning officers, can officially announce election results.