Tag: Electoral amendment bill

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…

National Assembly Transmits Electoral Bill To Buhari For Assent

The electoral act amendment bill has been transmitted to President Muhammadu Buhari for assent. Last week, the national assembly approved the conference committee report on the bill. In a statement…

Electoral Act: Why National Assembly Can’t Override Buhari’s Rejection – Presidency

Buhari’s spokesman, Femi Adesina has explained Why the National Assembly can't override President Muhammadu Buhari’s veto on the Electoral Amendment Bill. Adesina explained that the All Progressives Congress, APC, controls…

Buhari’s Reputation As Democrat Won’t Change if He Doesn’t Sign Electoral Bill – Femi Adesina

Presidential spokesperson, Femi Adesina has said President Muhammadu Buhari’s position as a democrat won’t change whether he assents to the electoral bill or not. Buhari, had on November 19 received the…

Presidency Explains Buhari’s Decision To Withhold Assent From Electoral Act

Presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu has explained President Muhammadu Buhari’s decision to withhold assent from the Electoral Act. In an official statement Tuesday night by Shehu, he said the amendments have…

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.…