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Niger
General Right to
Vote
Constitution:
(December 26, 1992)
Article 8 states: "Suffrage is universal, free, equal, direct,
and secret. Voters are determined within the conditions of law to be Nigerians
of both sexes, 18 years old on the day of the election, or emancipated
minors, who enjoy their civil and political rights."
Article 9 states: "The republic assures equality before the
law without distinction of sex, origin, or religious standing."
Electoral Law:
(March 1996)
Article 3 states: "The election is the free choice exerted
by the people in view of designating citizens to direct the public, national,
and collective affairs."
Article 4 states: "Exercising the right to vote is free."
Specific Inclusion
of People with Disabilities
Constitution:
(December 26, 1992)
Article 20 states: "The State will care for the elderly and
handicapped."
Exclusion Based
on Mental Disability
Electoral Law:
(March 1996)
Article 8 states: "Mental institute patients may not register
or vote."
Voter Assistance
by Other Citizens
Electoral Law:
(March 1996)
Article 53 states: "Voters of infirmity or physically handicapped
who cannot cast their vote may be assisted by another voter of their choice
or by a member of the bureau."
Off-Site Voting
Alternatives
Electoral Law:
(March 1996)
Article 66 states: "Voting by proxy is allowed in cases of
physical incapacity or other major obstacles."
Medical Certificate
Submission
Electoral Law:
(March 1996)
Article 41 states: "To run as a presidential candidate, one
must submit a medical certificate no older than three months by a doctor
of public administration."
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