Tag: Electoral Act
Court voids INEC timetable for conduct of 2027 elections
The Court held that INEC lacked the statutory power to fix or prescribe the timeframe within which political parties must…
“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…