Tag: Electoral amendment bill

National Assembly Didn’t Manipulate Electoral Bill – Lawan

Senate President Ahmad Lawan has denied accusation that the leadership of the national assembly manipulated the electoral act amendment bill. Lawan made this denial on Wednesday on the floor of…

I Am Unaware of Threats To Override Buhari’s Decision on Electoral Bill – Gbajabiamila

Speaker of the house of representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila says he is not aware of threats to override the rejection of the electoral bill by president Muhammadu Buhari. Gbajabiamila made this…

Your Refusal to Sign Electoral Bill Equivalent to Military Coup – HURIWA Tells Buhari

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has chastised President Muhammadu Buhari for his reluctance to sign the reworked Electoral Act Amendment Bill, claiming that his intentions are self-serving…

Wike Commends NASS Over Electoral Act

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, has commended the decision by the National Assembly to allow the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, determine the use of electronic voting and transfer…

Sign Electoral Bill Into Law – Northern Group Tells Buhari

The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum, AYCF, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to make sacrifice and sign the Electoral Act Amendment Bill into law. Yerima Shettima, National President of AYCF,…

What Buhari’s Refusal To Approve Electoral Bill May Lead To – PDP

The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said President Muhammadu Buhari's failure to sign the electoral act amendment bill into law may lead to violence in the country. PDP publicity secretary,…

National Assembly Must Listen To INEC on Electoral Bill – Jega

Proffessor Attahiru Jega, former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has called on the national assembly to consider the recommendations of the electoral umpire to avoid ambiguity in…

Gbajabiamila Reveals When NASS Will Pass Electoral Bill Into Law

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila says the electoral bill will be passed into law once the National Assembly reconvenes from its current recess. Gbajabiamila gave the…

We Want Electoral Act That Doesn’t Compromise Nigeria’s Sovereignty – Gbajabiamila

Speaker of the house of representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila says the national assembly is working towards ensuring that the electoral act amendment bill doesn’t compromise the country’s sovereignty. Gbajabiamila made this…

Electoral Act: Why Buhari Won’t Sign Bill Into Law — Malami

The Attorney General of Federation, AGF, Abubakar Malami, has  explained why President Muhammadu Buhari won’t assent to the Electoral Amendment Bill. Featuring on Radio Kano, the Minister of Justice, said…