Senate pledges electoral reform, constitutional review ahead of 2027

The Nigerian Senate has urged Nigerians to look forward to several reforms and key priority projects as the second half of the 10th National Assembly kicks off.

The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, made the revelation in a statement issued on Sunday to commemorate the mid-term exploits of the country’s foremost legislative institution.

Bamidele explained that the reforms will include the nation’s electoral system, a review of the 1999 Constitution, and judicial reforms, among others.

According to him, the lawmakers would prioritise reforms of the country’s electoral regime to ensure every vote continues to count; guarantee good governance and make participation in the electoral process more interesting for decent and innocent citizens.’

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