Tinubu may sign the amended Electoral Act in February amid disputes over electronic transmission of results and protests in Abuja.
President Bola Tinubu is expected to sign the amended Electoral Act into law in February 2026, stirring public debate across political and civic circles in Abuja.
The amendment, which governs how elections are conducted in Nigeria, has drawn controversy, particularly over the omission of mandatory real-time electronic transmission of results from polling units. Critics argue that this provision is crucial for transparency and reducing electoral fraud.
In response to public outcry, the Senate set up a 12-member committee to harmonize differences between its version of the bill and that of the House of Representatives. Once harmonized, the bill will return to both chambers for final approval before being sent to the President for signing.
Observers note that the law, once enacted, will influence the conduct of future elections, including the 2027 general elections, and could reshape public trust in Nigeria’s electoral process.
