Presidency to CSOs: Buhari will sign, stop sabre-rattling on electoral bill

The Presidency has chosen to educate the Coalition of Civil Societies Organisations planning a showdown on Tuesday over the delay by President Buhari in signing the amended Electoral Act bill.

In a statement on Monday, media Adviser, Femi Adesina subtly appealed to the CSOs, to sheathe their swords.

He then explained the process of law making by the assembly and assenting by the president.

“Some interest groups are cashing in on what they consider a delay in the signing of the Electoral Bill into law by the President to foment civil disorder and muddy the waters.

“One can just pity their ignorance of Constitutional requirements, as the President has a window of 30 days within which to sign the Bill, or decline assent, after it had been transmitted to him by the National Assembly.

“It is on record that the amended Bill was sent to the Presidency on January 31, 2022, which means that the Executive could do due diligence on it till March 1, as prescribed by the Constitution.

“A proposed legislation that has to do with the electoral fortunes of the country needs to be thoroughly scrutinised, and be made as near-perfect as possible.

“Those playing cheap politics with it are, therefore, encouraged to hold their peace, knowing that the right thing will be done within the lawful time”.