What penalties are envisioned for offences related to obstructing the electoral process?

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Answer
Both fine and imprisonment
Source

AN ACT TO REPEAL THE ELECTORALACT 2006 AND RE-ENACT THE INDEPENDENT NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION, REGULATETHE CONDUCT OF FEDERAL, STATE AND AREA COUNCIL ELECTIONS AND FOR RELATEDMATTERS, 2010

 

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Comment
See the law for details on the penalties
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