- Tinubu nominated the Professor of Law following the unanimous approval of the Council of State
- We will ensure that the amendment of the Electoral Act 2022 is concluded
- The Senate remains focused on nation-building and economic stabilization
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele assured Nigerians on Tuesday that the Senate will complete the ongoing amendment of the Electoral Act 2022 before December. This timeline guarantees the updated law will govern the 2027 general elections.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Bamidele made the announcement after Senate President Godswill Akpabio read President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s letter seeking to confirm Professor Joash Amupitan as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
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Tinubu nominated the Professor of Law following the unanimous approval of the Council of State, marking a potential new era in Nigeria’s electoral leadership.
The Senate Leader explained that the previous administration under former President Muhammadu Buhari did not sign the last phase of the electoral amendment in 2022 due to its late transmission, which came too close to the election.
Bamidele stated, “Between now and December 2025, we will ensure that the amendment of the Electoral Act 2022 is concluded so that it will not be too close to the 2027 elections.” He emphasized that the Senate aims to correct existing flaws and strengthen the electoral system.
Additionally, Bamidele, who serves as Vice Chairman of the 1999 Constitution Review Committee, assured that the current constitutional review will succeed because key stakeholders, including the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, actively participate.
He dismissed criticisms from the opposition, stating the Senate remains focused on nation-building and economic stabilization, refusing to be distracted by political maneuvering.
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