Senate Names 12 Members For Electoral Act Conference Committee
The Senate has appointed a 12-member conference committee to harmonise differences with the House of Representatives on the Electoral Amendment Act, following widespread controversy over recent changes to the bill. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the committee on Tuesday during an emergency plenary session, naming Senator Simon Lalong as chairman. Other members are Senators Orji […]
Senate Holds Emergency Session Over Electoral Act Amendments
The Senate on Tuesday began an emergency plenary session to address growing controversy surrounding recent amendments to the Electoral Act, as protests broke out around the National Assembly complex in Abuja. The extraordinary sitting follows the passage of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, 2026, less than a week ago, and focuses on the removal of […]
Amaechi Accuses APC Of Blocking Electronic Results
Former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of opposing the electronic transmission of election results out of fear of losing future elections. Amaechi said opposition parties must unite to resist what he described as attempts by the APC to dominate the electoral process, warning that silence could undermine […]
