Tag: Electoral amendment bill

Sign The Amended Electoral Law – Moghalu Tells Buhari

Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Kingsley Moghalu, has urged president Muhammadu Buhari to assent to the amended electoral law of Nigeria. The bill which was…

Why APC Scuttled Electoral Act Amendment Bill – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the President Muhammadu Buhari’s veto of Electoral Amendment Act. In a statement on Tuesday which was signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Hon.…

Why Buhari is Reluctant To Assent To Electoral Bill – Falana

Femi Falana, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has explained why President Muhammadu Buhari has not assented to the electoral bill. Falana said some governors in the All Progressives Congress…

Nigerians Deserve Apology For Errors in Electoral Bill – PDP Rep

A member of the house of representatives, Dachung Bagos has said Nigerians deserve an apology for the errors in the electoral bill. The lawmaker from Plateau state stated this on…

Buhari Has No Excuse For Not Signing Electoral Act Amendment Bill – Wike

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state, says President Muhammadu Buhari does not have any excuse for not signing the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. Wike stated this on Sunday during an…

What We Will Do If Electoral Bill Isn’t Approved – NLC

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has vowed to “mobilise its 12 million members” to embark on a protest if the electoral bill is not approved. In December 2021, President Muhammadu…

Why Direct Primary Clause Was Included in Electoral Bill – Wike

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers, has alleged that the clause on direct primaries for political parties was deliberately included in the electoral act amendment bill so that the president wouldn’t…

BREAKING: House of Reps Sets Date to Amend, Pass Electoral Bill

The Federal House of Representatives, has revealed Wednesday January 19, 2022, as new date to amend and pass the electoral bill earlier rejected by President Muhammadu Buhari. This was disclosed…

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Electoral Amendment Bill: It’s Time For National Assembly To Use Its Veto Power – YIAGA

A civil society organisation, YIAGA Africa has called on the national assembly to take action on the electoral act amendment bill. President Muhammadu Buhari had 30 days to either assent…

Buhari May Assent To Electoral Act Amendment Bill This Week – Lawan

Senate President Ahmed Lawan has said president Muhammadu Buhari may sign the Electoral Act Amendment Bill this week. Lawan, who had a meeting with President Buhari at the State House,…