Tag: Electoral Act
“Anti-democratic,” Opposition leaders fume on new Electoral Act, demand amendment
According to him, the implementation of the new Act will undermine electoral transparency and the sanctity of the ballot, both…
12 Takeaways from New Electoral Act
But Section 49 now authorises the presiding officers “to separate the queue of male voters from that of female counterparts”…
CNPP Raises Alarm Over Electoral Act Amendment, Warns of 2027 Risks
The CNPP argued that while it recognises technological limitations in remote areas, the amendment fails to establish “a transparent, objective,…
Breaking: Tinubu signs Electoral Bill into Law
The bill was passed by both the Senate and House of Representatives in mid-February 2026 after harmonizing differing versions, particularly…
Empirical Data guided our decision on Electoral Bill, Senate explains
In his statement on Sunday, Bamidele observed that Clause 60(3) of the Electoral Bill, 2026 “is an initiative that any…
Senate makes U-turn, endorses Electronic Transmission of Results with Condition
Lawmakers, however, agreed that where internet connectivity is unavailable, Form EC8A will serve as the recognised instrument for result collation.
Electoral Act: Okonkwo slams Akpabio, calls for his removal
Okonkwo described Akpabio as an “enemy of democracy” and called for his removal if he refuses to resign.
Abaribe, 12 other senators insist Senate passed clause on e-transmission of results
Abaribe also reiterated that a committee had been set up to harmonise the passed version of the senate and that…
Amupitan: I will work with National Assembly to deliver credible electoral process
Amupitan said he will participate actively in the ongoing process of amendment of the Electoral Act to ensure that the…
Atiku to youths: Put pressure on National Assembly to amend Electoral Act
The 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate said this while urging youths to confront the challenges facing the country’s…
What National Assembly planned to do with electoral act – Lawan
Lawan, in his remark, described the judgement by the Supreme Court on Section 84(12) of the Electoral Act as a…
Jonathan defends Buhari, backs removal of Section 84 of Electoral Act
Jonathan added that President Muhammadu Buhari should not be blamed for delaying assent to that amended section of the bill.
Buhari keeps politicians on tenterhooks over Electoral Act on Abu Dhabi return
The Nigerian leader returned to Abuja amidst confusion on whether he had signed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill forwarded to…
Malami to PDP: Only appeal court can restore section 84(12) of Electoral Act
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had sued the President, the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Senate President, Speaker of…
Senate dares Buhari, to appeal judgement deleting Section 84 (12) of Electoral Act
Last Friday, the Federal High Court in Umuahia said section 84 (12) was illegal, null and void and ordered the…
Gov. Masari tells ambitious political appointees to resign
Section 84 (12) of the Electoral Act recently signed into Law by the President prevents political appointees from contesting elective…
Electoral Bill: PDP Governors urge NASS to override Buhari’s veto
The PDP governors also decried the continued deterioration of the country's economy under the leadership of the All Progressive Congress…
NASS approves e-transmission of election results
The two chambers gave the approval on Tuesday, after a three-week recess, thus reversing its earlier decision.
Senate to submit Electoral Act before Buhari
The National Assembly has reassured that it will submit the Electoral Act Amendment Bill to President Muhammadu Buhari for his…
Lawmaker calls for strengthening of Electoral Act
Mr Benjamin Kalu, Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Media and Public Affairs, says Nigeria must strengthen its laws to…
A Case for 2020 Electoral Act
The last time an amendment was made to the laws governing elections in Nigeria was in the year 2010. That…
Agbakoba urges Buhari to sign amended Electoral Bill 2018
Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to sign…
PDP advises Buhari to sign amended Electoral Act
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to sign the electoral…
Kano Assembly supports Buhari on refusal to sign Electoral Act
The Speaker of Kano State House of Assembly, Alhaji Abdullahi Ata, says the house is in support of President Muhammad…
Electoral Act: Don’t condemn Buhari for withholding assent – Group
A Yoruba sociocultural group, Yoruba Council of Youths Worldwide, says President Muhammadu Buhari should not be condemned for withholding his…
President Buhari rejects amendment to Electoral Act
President Muhammadu Buhari has rejected the amendment to the Electoral Act, which intended to change the country's elections sequence.
INEC promises to obey any timely, legitimate amendment to Electoral Act
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday said it would obey any timely and legitimate amendment to Electoral Act.
Saraki constitutes Committee on Electoral Reforms Bill
The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, has constituted a six-man committee to reconcile the Senate’s version of the…
Senate assures Nigerians on Electoral Act
The Senate has assured that it would give Nigerians the best in the ongoing amendment of the Electoral Act.
A Laudable Step By Nigeria’s House Of Reps
On Tuesday, the Nigerian House of Representatives urgently came up with a motion and, indeed, approved that the electorate in the…