Question 1

What is the Electoral Social Contract?

Accepted Answer

The Electoral Social Contract is a civic accountability instrument designed for use in the Federal Republic of Nigeria. It converts campaign promises into legally conscious, publicly signed governance obligations — with built-in monitoring structures, performance timelines, six defined breach triggers and a constitutionally grounded recall pathway under Sections 69 and 110 of the 1999 Constitution.

Question 2

Who created the Electoral Social Contract?

Accepted Answer

The Electoral Social Contract was authored by Barr. Enemuo Chinedu Christopher, a Nigerian legal practitioner. It was drafted in strict conformity with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended), the Electoral Act 2022, and all INEC guidelines.

Question 3

Is the Electoral Social Contract legally binding?

Accepted Answer

The Electoral Social Contract operates as a lawful civic accountability instrument grounded in Nigerian constitutional law. It does not substitute constitutional authority but creates enforceable public governance obligations. The recall procedure within the document is tied directly to Sections 69 and 110 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended).

Question 4

How do I use the Electoral Social Contract?

Accepted Answer

Download the Electoral Social Contract, fill in the political aspirant's personal, electoral and party details, and have it executed before election day by both the aspirant and four categories of electorate representatives. Each signed copy carries a unique serial reference number managed by the Constituency Monitoring Committee.

Question 5

Which offices does the Electoral Social Contract cover?

Accepted Answer

The Electoral Social Contract covers three tiers of elective office in Nigeria: Federal (President, Vice President, Senators, House of Representatives Members), State (Governor, Deputy Governor, State Assembly Members), and Local Government (Chairmen, Councillors).