Tag: Electoral Act 2026

H’Reps amend Electoral Act, proposes ₦10m fine, jail term for dual party membership

Aminu Imam
H'Reps amend Electoral Act

The 10th House of Representatives has moved to crack down on political cross-carpeting by amending the Electoral Act 2026 to criminalise dual membership of political parties. The lower legislative chamber passed the amendment during yesterday’s plenary. Under the new provision, individuals found guilty of belonging to more than one political party at the same time will face a fine of ₦10 million and a maximum prison term of two years. The amendment introduces three new subsections to section 77 of the Electoral Act 2026, which deals with political party membership…

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Tinubu signs amended Electoral Act 2026 into law

Aminu Imam
Tinubu Electoral Act

President Bola Tinubu yesterday signed the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) Bill into law, setting the legal framework for the conduct of the 2027 general elections just days after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) unveiled the official election timetable. The brief signing ceremony was held at the State House, Abuja, at about 5:00 p.m., with principal officers of the National Assembly and senior government officials in attendance. Recall that the amendment Bill was passed by both chambers of the National Assembly on Tuesday, following weeks of legislative consideration and public…

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