Section 17: Failure to discharge function.

(1) A person to whom this section applies, who is for the time being under a duty to discharge any functions relating to a primary election; and who without reasonable cause, before or during a primary election or at any time thereafter-
(a) fails to perform or discharge the duty; or
(b) performs such duty fraudulently; negligently, perversely or recklessly; or
(c) does any act or makes an omission in breach of such duty is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine of N5,000 or to imprisonment for 2years or to both such fine and imprisonment.
(2) The persons to whom this section applies are police officers, members of the State Security Services, Poll Watchers, Polling Agents or any other officers charged with the conduct of the primary election (by whatever name called).