US EditionNigeria: Tinubu Signs Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 Into Law
The amended Electoral Act introduces electronic transmission of results to enhance transparency and restore public trust, addressing gaps identified in prior elections.
- Recently, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed amendments to the Electoral Act into law amid national debate on electoral reform, with supporters saying the changes aim to improve the electoral system.
- Supporters argue the amendments were needed because operational gaps from previous election cycles must be addressed to restore public confidence in electoral processes.
- Protests demanding e-transmission of results about a week or two ago influenced lawmakers, while young influencers and Pascal Okechukwu recently weighed in on electoral reforms.
- In the immediate aftermath, supporters say the law will strengthen Nigeria's democratic framework for future elections, while critics of the reforms raised concerns about transparency and political implications.
- Young influencers and Pascal Okechukwu signal rising civic engagement, while coverage included an unrelated commercial sponsor ad about premium domains.
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'Electoral Act Should Not Be Reduced To Politics Alone'
Businessman and Politician, Dumebi Ifeanyichukwu, has said discussions around the Electoral Act should not be reduced to politics alone. He said this while declaring support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over amendment to the Electoral Act. Ifeanyi described the reform effort as a necessary step toward strengthening Nigeria’s democratic framework ahead of future elections. Speaking during an interactive session, on Thursday, Ifeanyichukwu said…
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Tinubu signs Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 into law
The National Assembly passed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill on Tuesday.
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Tinubu signs Electoral Bill into law
President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026 into law. DAILY POST reports that the Senate on Tuesday approved electronic transmission of election results, with manual collation retained as a backup. The development had sparked controversy, with many Nigerians expressing outrage at the lawmakers’ action. Details shortly… Tinubu signs Electoral Bill into law
Tinubu Signs Amended Electoral Act Into Law
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday signed the amended Electoral Act into law, saying he had followed the debate on the document at the National Assembly closely. He commended its leadership for managing the process very well, “to the extent there has been no confusion, no disenfranchisement of Nigerians, and that we are […] The post Tinubu Signs Amended Electoral Act Into Law first appeared on African Examiner.
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