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Title_of_text

Transition to Civil Rule (Political Programme) Decree 1996 (No. 1 of 1996).

Main Region

First Region

Nigeria
Constitutional law
1996-01-05
National
Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Second Region

Sets forth four political programmes for the years 1995-1998 and sets the punishment for any contravention to these programmes at a prison term not exceeding five years. Part II establishes a special Tribunal to deal with offences against this Decree. The Programme for 1995 includes the approval of a Draft Constitution, a lifiting of the ban on political activities, and the creation of a National Reconciliation Committee. The Programme for 1996 includes elections of local governments. The programme for 1997 envisions the election of state assemblies and governors, and the consolidation of new political parties. The Programme for 1998 provides for National Assembly elections, Presidential elections, and the final disengagement of the Armed Forces by 1 October 1998.

Entry dates region

    Date of entry into force
    1996-01-05
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Serial region

    Serial title
    Official Gazette Extraordinary, Supplement (Decrees 1996)
    Date
    1996-02-12
    Volume
    Vol. 83
    Number
    No. 4
    Page range
    pp. A1-A24