Abaribe Reaffirms Senate Approval of Electronic Transmission of Election Results

The Senate on Thursday moved to calm political and market anxieties by reaffirming that it approved electronic transmission of election results, not their transfer, under the ongoing review of Nigeria’s electoral framework. Speaking at a media briefing at the National Assembly, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe said the distinction between transmission and transfer is deliberate, important, and…

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Electoral Act Amendment: Senate Resumes Debate Today Amid Backlash, 2027 Fears

The Senate will on Tuesday resume deliberations on the controversial Electoral Act (Repeal and Enactment) Amendment Bill, amid growing public backlash and mounting pressure from legal experts, opposition parties and civil society groups warning that further delays could undermine the credibility of the 2027 general elections. Findings indicate that the upper chamber plans to conclude…

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