The National Assembly has outlined major reforms introduced in the Electoral Act 2026,
This includes mandatory electronic transmission of results, compulsory use of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), the creation of a dedicated fund for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and stricter regulations for political parties.
Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, revealed this in a statement released by his Directorate of Media and Public Affairs,
He said the new electoral framework was the product of two years of consultations involving INEC, the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (OAGF), civil society organisations (CSOs), and development partners.
According to him, the National Assembly harmonised versions of the Electoral Bill 2026 passed by both chambers, particularly Clause 60(3), before transmitting it to President Bola Tinubu for assent in order to avert a constitutional crisis ahead of preparations for the 2027 general elections.
The President signed the bill into law within 24 hours, ending what lawmakers described as a two-year reform process.
Edited by Favour Owonibi.