2026 Electoral Act criticism deepens as Igini warns of regression while INEC defends strict compliance for credible polls
House passes Electoral Act amendment introducing fines and jail terms for dual party membership to strengthen political party integrity
ADC criticises Senate President Godswill Akpabio, saying his 2026 Electoral Act remarks reveal bias in favour of the ruling party
APC dismisses opposition protests over the INEC digital register deadline, saying parties must submit electronic membership lists for the 2027 elections
Civil society groups demand public access to Nigeria’s Electoral Act 2026 and call for review of ambiguous sections to protect voters’ rights
PDP Digital Membership Registration begins nationwide as the party compiles members’ database in line with Electoral Act requirements
Reno Omokri says real-time election results are impossible, citing no country currently has fully electronic vote transmission systems
President Tinubu assents Electoral Act 2026; opposition and civil groups raise concerns over transparency, electronic transmission, and network loopholes
Senate revises Electoral Act 2026 to adjust 2027 election dates, address clashes with Ramadan and Lent, and allow electronic result transmission
Mike Igini urges President Bola Tinubu to withhold assent on the Electoral Act 2026, warning it may undermine Nigeria’s democracy
