Bamidele: No Electoral Act Amendments Before 2027

Senator Bamidele announced that the Electoral Act will not undergo amendments before the 2027 elections. He addressed the Senate regarding a motion to establish a national committee to investigate military financing related to the prosecution of the war against banditry and terrorism.

Bamidele argued that it is inappropriate to put the military on trial while engaged in conflict, highlighting the extraordinary challenges faced by military forces in combating groups like Boko Haram. He noted that the military's approach has shifted to unconventional warfare, requiring different strategies to reclaim territory.

Bamidele stressed the importance of maintaining public confidence in the military and warned against allowing political opponents to exploit the situation. He emphasized that the focus should remain on addressing the ongoing security crisis rather than probing military expenditures at this critical time.