National Assembly Outlines Key Reforms in Electoral Act 2026

  Lawmakers in Nigeria’s National Assembly of Nigeria have highlighted far-reaching reforms embedded in the newly enacted Electoral Act 2026, introducing structural changes aimed at strengthening institutional independence, transparency, and accountability in the country’s electoral system. Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, representing Ekiti Central on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, disclosed that the legislation…

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2027 Polls: National Assembly Denies Intentional Delay On Electoral Act Amendment

The National Assembly has rejected claims that it is deliberately stalling the amendment of the Electoral Act ahead of the 2027 general elections, insisting that delays surrounding the bill are procedural and not politically motivated. Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Electoral Matters, Adebayo Balogun, said legislative work on the Electoral Act Amendment…

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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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