Tag: Electoral Act 2026

“2027 polls at risk without urgent Electoral Act review” – Ex INEC’s REC warns

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Ex INEC's REC warns on Electoral Act

A former Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mike Igini, has cautioned that Nigeria may be unable to conduct credible elections in 2027 unless key provisions of the Electoral Act 2026 are urgently amended. Igini issued the warning on Thursday while delivering a keynote address at the All Political Parties Summit held in Ibadan on April 25, 2026.  Speaking on the theme: “Ensuring Free, Fair and Credible Elections,” he stressed that while Nigeria has made progress with electoral technology and legal frameworks, glaring loopholes in…

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2027 Polls: INEC unveils new guidelines, as parties reject Electoral Act

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INEC unveils new guidelines

…Warn of democratic crisis The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has unveiled fresh electoral guidelines for the 2027 general elections, even as political parties under the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) rejected key provisions of the amended Electoral Act 2026, demanding urgent revisions. At a high-level consultative meeting held yesterday in Abuja, INEC presented the new framework to party leaders, urging strict compliance with the Electoral Act 2026 to ensure credible polls. The session, chaired by INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan, brought together top party officials, including representatives of the Labour…

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

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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

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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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