(3) Nothing in this section shall invalidate any law that is reasonably justifiable in a democratic
society (a) for the purpose of preventing the disclosure. of information received in
confidence, maintaining the authority and independence of courts or regulating
telephony, wireless broadcasting, television or the exhibition of cinematograph
films; or
(b) imposing restrictions upon persons holding office under the Government of
the Federation or of a State, members of the armed forces of the Federation or
members of the Nigeria Police Force or other Government security services or
agencies established by law.
40. Every person shall be entitled to assemble freely and associate with other persons, and in particular he
may form or belong to any political party, trade union or any other association for the protection of his
interests:
Provided that the provisions of this section shall not derogate from the powers conferred by this
Constitution on the Independent National Electoral Commission with respect to political parties to which
that Commission does not accord recognition.
41. (1) Every citizen of Nigeria is entitled to move freely throughout Nigeria and to reside in any part
thereof, and no citizen of Nigeria shall be expelled from Nigeria or refused entry thereby or exit
therefrom.
(2) Nothing in subsection (1) of this section shall invalidate any law that is
reasonably justifiable in a democratic society(a) imposing restrictions on the residence or
movement of any person who has committed or
is reasonably suspected to have committed a
criminal offence in order to prevent him from
leaving Nigeria; or
(b) providing for the removal of any person from
Nigeria to any other country to:(i) be tried outside Nigeria for any criminal
offence, or
(ii) undergo imprisonment outside Nigeria in
execution of the sentence of a court of law in
respect of a criminal offence of which he has
been found guilty:
Provided that there is reciprocal agreement
between Nigeria and such other country in
relation to such matter.
42. (1) A citizen of Nigeria of a particular community, ethnic group, place of origin, sex, religion or
political opinion shall not, by reason only that he is such a person:(a) be subjected either expressly by, or in the
practical application of, any law in force in
Nigeria or any executive or administrative action
of the government, to disabilities or restrictions
to which citizens of Nigeria of other
communities, ethnic groups, places of origin,
sex, religions or political opinions are not made
subject; or
(b) be accorded either expressly by, or in the
practical application of, any law in force in
Nigeria or any such executive or administrative
action, any privilege or advantage that is not