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Buhari Seeks Fresh Amendment To Electoral Act, Wants Clause 84 Expunged

President Muhammadu Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday wrote to the National Assembly, seeking fresh amendments to the Electoral Act he signed into law last Friday. He eventually signed the reworked bill into lawRead More

At Last, Senate, House Pass Amended Electoral Bill

Electoral Amendment Bill
Okay direct, indirect, consensus primaries for parties Stipulate conditions for consensus •Proposed legislation to be transmitted to Buhari in seven days The Senate yesterday passed the harmonised Clause 84 ofRead More

Electoral Act Amendment: Senate Cowers, Suspends Move To Override Buhari’s Veto

Nigerian Senate
To engage House, constituents on next plan President’s withholding of assent a decoy, says PDP caucus Saraki identifies options before legislature Despite the resolve and threat by many senators onRead More

Buhari Withholds Assent To Electoral Bill, Says Imposing Direct Primaries Undemocratic

President Muhammadu Buhari
The amendment as proposed is a violation of the underlying spirit of democracy, which is characterised by freedom of choices. Political party membership is a voluntary exercise of the constitutionalRead More