No Electoral Act review before 2027 poll – Senate
The Nigerian Senate has ruled out any review of the Electoral Act 2026 before the 2027 elections, despite a recent Supreme Court judgment on the law. Read More: https://punchng.com/no-electoral-act-review-before-2027-poll-senate/
The Senate has dismissed the idea of reviewing the Electoral Act 2026 prior to the 2027 elections, following the Supreme Court's judgment that reinstated certain provisions related to political party membership registers and candidate nominations. Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs Chairman, Yemi Adaramodu, revealed that the National Assembly had finalized the electoral reform process and would not make any changes to the law mid-way through the election preparations.
Adaramodu further explained that only after the 2027 elections, when the new provisions are in use, could a review of the Electoral Act be considered. The restoration of the provisions, which include Sections 77(5), 77(6), 77(7), and 84(2), was challenged by the Court of Appeal but was later upheld by the Supreme Court, leading to questions about the implications for candidates and political parties.
However, political parties have stated that their candidates remain unaffected by the Supreme Court ruling.
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