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…
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,…
It’s Presumptuous For Buhari To Reject Electoral Bill Over Cost of Direct Primary – Senate Spokesman
Spokesperson of the senate, Ajibola Basiru has described the argument of President Muhammadu Buhari on the issue of cost of direct primary in the electoral act amendment bill as “totally…
It Will Be A Legacy of Failure if Electoral Bill Isn’t Approved – Shehu Sani
Former senator representing Kaduna central, Shehu Sani, has said the president Muhammadu Buhai administration will leave a “legacy of failure” if it fails to approve the electoral act amendment bill.…
Electoral Act: Full Text of Buhari’s Letter To Senate on Why He Rejected Bill
President Muhammadu Buhari’s letter dated December 13, 2021 to the Senate stating his position on the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2021 has been revealed. In the letter which was read…
2023: We Will Withhold Timetable Till Electoral Bill is Signed Into Law – INEC
Chairman of The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has disclosed the electoral umpire will withhold timetable for the 2023 general election pending when the Electoral Act amendment…
Fayemi Reacts To Buhari’s Rejection of Electoral Bill
Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for the decision he took on the electoral act amendment bill. The governor stated this while fielding questions from state…
Senate bows to Buhari on Electoral Act Amendment
The Senate included the consensus primary mode in the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill on Wednesday, as suggested by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.). The bill, however, was amended…