Electoral Act 2026: The Gavel and Vindication of National Assembly
By James Nwachukwu But for the recent unambiguous, intellectual ruling of the Supreme Court, the futility of their efforts would have been embarrassingly conspicuous. Beyond the facade of the political
The Supreme Court's recent unanimous decision vindicated the National Assembly's amendment of the Electoral Act 2026, firmly establishing its competency in lawmaking. The ruling confirmed the validity of Sections 77(5), 77(6), 77(7), and 84(2), which pertain to member eligibility for voting, party registration, consequences for non-compliance, and direct primaries or consensus.
These provisions were challenged by the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), who argued they infringed upon the 1999 Constitution's Section 221 and 222 regarding party internal affairs. However, the Court of Appeal's earlier ruling was overturned, and the National Assembly's decision was upheld, affirming the importance of the Committee of the Whole in the legislative process.
This group of lawmakers, chaired by the Deputy Speaker in the House of Representatives and the Senate President in the Senate, carefully scrutinizes legislation, ensuring it aligns with constitutional principles and does not violate party autonomy.
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