The Senate has passed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026.
‎Proceedings in the Senate were momentarily stalled as lawmakers commenced clause-by-clause consideration of the, following a motion to rescind the earlier amendment.
‎The motion to rescind the bill was formally seconded on Tuesday, paving the way for the upper chamber to dissolve into the committee of the whole for detailed reconsideration and reenactment of the proposed legislation.
‎During the session, the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, reeled out the clauses one after the other for deliberation.
‎However, the process stalled when at clause 60, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe (ADC/Abia South), raised a point of order, drawing attention on the floor.
‎Following the intervention, murmurs spread across the chamber as lawmakers began speaking in small groups and approaching the Senate President’s desk for consultations.
‎The session immediately moved into a closed door session.
Edited by Favour Owonibi.