{
  "id": 5201108,
  "title": "2027 polls won’t derail constitutional amendment, Senate assures",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/2027-polls-wont-derail-constitutional-amendment-senate-assures-5201108",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T23:54:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/2027-polls-wont-derail-constitutional-amendment-senate-assures/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Senate of Nigeria has assured citizens that the ongoing constitutional amendment process will be finalized before the end of the 10th National Assembly in June 2027. This assurance came after concerns arose that the process could fail, similar to past attempts to restructure the country. The Senate's confidence was expressed amid fears that the amendment process might not conclude before the 2027 general elections, potentially resulting in another failed amendment and loss of millions of naira allocated to the project. Critics were worried that the process could face failure, especially with political activities and preparations for the upcoming elections picking up pace.\n\nHowever, Yemi Adaramodu, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Publicity, put those fears to rest in an interview with The PUNCH. Adaramodu stated that the Senate leadership is committed to seeing the proposed amendments passed within the lifespan of the current Assembly. He clarified that the expiration of the 10th National Assembly would occur months after the January 2027 general elections. Adaramodu emphasized, \"The proposed constitution amendments, already started by the 10th National Assembly, shall be passed in the life of this current Assembly.\"\n\nHe further highlighted that the recently passed Electoral Act addresses issues pertaining to the January 2027 general elections, meaning the expiration of the 10th National Assembly will not coincide with the polls. The proposed constitutional amendments are expected to cover governance, political restructuring, and various aspects of Nigeria's constitutional framework. The process requires approval by the National Assembly and endorsement by at least two-thirds of the 36 state Houses of Assembly.\n\nThe Senate's assurance follows discussions with President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, who stated that political campaigns ahead of the 2027 elections would not hinder the National Assembly from fulfilling its legislative duties. Akpabio assured journalists at the Presidential Wing of the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, that lawmakers would continue their constitutional responsibilities despite increased political activities leading up to the elections. He dismissed concerns that electioneering activities might interfere with legislative and other government responsibilities.",
  "summary": "The Nigerian Senate assures that the constitutional amendment process will be completed before the 2027 general elections, addressing concerns about delays Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-polls-wont-derail-constitutional-amendment-senate-assures/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "2027 polls won’t derail constitutional amendment, Senate assures",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/2027-polls-wont-derail-constitutional-amendment-senate-assures",
        "published": "2026-09-02T23:40:29.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}