INEC Chairman Warns of 2027 Election Schedule Risks Due to Electoral Act Delays
The INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, expressed concerns about potential disruptions to the 2027 election schedule due to delays in amending the Electoral Act. Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President and PDP presidential candidate, accused the National Assembly of creating loopholes in the electoral system that could lead to election rigging.
The Senate recently faced pressure to expedite the passage of electoral reform bills, with civil society organizations staging protests at the National Assembly. The Senate's closed-door session on electoral matters, including the consideration of the Electoral Act 2022 repeal and reenactment bill, has raised transparency concerns.
The delays in passing crucial electoral reforms have sparked debates on the need for timely legislative action to ensure free, fair, and credible elections in 2027.
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