US EditionNigeria: Electoral Act - Presidency Dismisses Opposition's Claims As 'Reckless, Spurious'
- Recently, leaders of the Opposition Political Parties in Nigeria rejected the amended Electoral Act 2026 recently assented to by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at a joint press conference at Transcorp Hilton, Maitama, Abuja themed `Urgent Call to Save Nigeria's Democracy`.
- Opposition leaders said the National Assembly's process was flawed, criticising the rapid assent, which they alleged APC used to benefit President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
- Regarding results transmission, they challenged Section 60 of the Electoral Act 2026, which allows INEC to revert to manual results despite over 90 per cent internet coverage.
- They called for a fresh enactment of the Electoral Act to reflect Nigerians' aspirations, and Former Vice‑President Atiku Abubakar urged opposition parties unity ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying `Now is the time to push back on the rigging plan`.
- Linking timing to the FCT vote, opposition leaders argued the recent election shows why the APC hurried the Electoral Act signing, risking credibility in 2027.
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Nigeria: Electoral Act - Presidency Dismisses Opposition's Claims As 'Reckless, Spurious'
Press Release - The opposition, particularly the ADC, has turned irresponsible political statements into an art form, all in a bid to attract cheap headlines and mislead the public.
Atiku, Obi, Amaechi, other opposition leaders reject Electoral Act
Leaders of opposition political parties in Nigeria have kicked against the amended Electoral Act 2026 recently assented to by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The opposition figures, including former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and other major party leaders, criticised the process through which the National Assembly passed the legislation, describing it as flawed. Speaking at a press briefing, Ajuri Ahmed of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) a…
Opposition Leaders Reject Electoral Law
Leaders of the Opposition Political Parties in Nigeria have rejected the amended Electoral Act 2026 signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The leaders led by major opposition parties and former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar faulted the way and manner the act was passed by the National Assembly. Addressing a press conference, Ajuri Ahmed of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) said the All Progressives Congress (APC) is working to prese…
Presidency: ADC, opposition parties have turned irresponsible political statements into an art form
*OPPOSITION PARTIES SHOULD STOP CONSTANT LAMENTATION AND UNWARRANTED OUTRAGE AGAINST THE ELECTORAL ACT AND THE APC GOVERNMENT Some prominent opposition figures, led by the ADC and NNPP, gathered in Abuja today and made reckless, spurious allegations against President Bola Tinubu and the APC-led Federal Government. The opposition, particularly the ADC, has turned irresponsible political statements […] The post Presidency: ADC, opposition parties …
Nigeria: Presidency asks opposition parties to stop constant lamentation over Electoral Act, APC government
WorldStage– Nigeria’s presidency has reacted to the meeting of some prominent opposition figures on Thursday in Abuja where they opposed the amendment to the Electoral Act. The meeting was led by the ADC and NNPP. The presidency in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy) said they gathered and […]
Stop Constant Lamentation And Unwarranted Outrage Against Electoral Act, APC Govt
By Bayo Onanuga Some prominent opposition figures, led by the ADC and NNPP, gathered in Abuja today and made reckless, spurious allegations against President Bola Tinubu and the APC-led Federal Government. The opposition, particularly the ADC, has turned irresponsible political statements into an art form, all in a bid to...
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