Senate President Godswill Akpabio assures Nigerians that Electoral Act amendments will be ready for 2027 polls, with Senate set to work on Electoral Bill 2025 for presidential approval by early February.
Youth-led coalition cautions National Assembly that delays in amending the Electoral Act and constitution could expose the 2027 polls to serious legal and implementation risks. Urgent action needed.
YERP Naija warns that delays in passing Electoral Act amendments could undermine the 2027 elections. The group commends the House but raises concerns over Senate's pace. Read the full analysis.
Nigeria's House of Representatives has passed stricter penalties for electoral offences, including jail terms and a 10-year election ban for vote buyers. The reforms also mandate real-time electronic transmission of results.
President Bola Tinubu, represented at the Ajimobi Roundtable, urged APC unity in Oyo State and stressed the need for electoral credibility. He also highlighted economic gains and upcoming tax relief.
Youth organisations demand the National Assembly publicly display lawmakers' votes on constitutional amendments via a digital system, citing transparency and accountability concerns.
A youth coalition urges the National Assembly to amend the constitution for a merit-based INEC leadership selection and faster election dispute resolution. Join the call for credible elections.
Professor Adewunmi Falode advocates constitutional amendment for single 7-year tenure to address Nigeria's costly election cycles and governance challenges. Join the reform conversation!
Nigeria's House of Representatives advances bill to lower eligibility age for senators and governors from 35 to 30 years. Constitutional amendment could reshape youth political participation.
Nigerian stakeholders urge comprehensive democratic reforms beyond elections to ensure accountability and good governance. Key recommendations presented at Abuja conference.
Bishop Matthew Kukah warns Nigeria needs deeper institutional reforms beyond credible elections to achieve good governance and national cohesion. Learn about the crucial changes needed.
Growing demands for a referendum challenge Nigeria's constitutional reform process as critics decry elite capture and exclusion of citizen voices in national dialogue.
The Independent Journalists Association of Publishers supports INEC Chairman's call to stop determining election winners in courtrooms rather than ballot boxes. Discover the urgent reform agenda needed for Nigeria's democracy.
Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures pushes for constitutional amendments to enhance Nigeria's electoral process and ensure credible elections.