President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026 into law, following its passage by the National Assembly after months of deliberations. The bill sparked intense debate in the past week, particularly over the method of transmitting election results ahead of the 2027 general elections. Lawmakers and prominent Nigerians expressed…
Members of the Joint National Assembly Conference Committee, tasked with reconciling differences in the Electoral Amendment Bill passed separately by the Senate and the House of Representatives, are expected to meet on Monday to finalise a harmonised version for transmission to President Bola Tinubu for assent. The PUNCH reports that the joint committee, comprising members…
Nigeria’s democratic journey has been long, complex, and uneven. Since the return to civilian rule in 1999, elections have been held regularly, power has alternated between political parties, and democratic institutions have gradually taken root. Yet, more than two decades later, democratic consolidation remains elusive. One recurring factor in this slow progress is the persistent…
