Nigerian Senate Declines Electoral Act Review Before 2027 Elections

The Nigerian Senate has ruled out any review of the Electoral Act 2026 prior to the 2027 general elections. Senator Yemi Adaramodu, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, confirmed that the National Assembly has completed the legislative process and will not introduce new changes while political parties prepare for the elections.

Adaramodu stated that the law is intended to guide the conduct of the upcoming elections and that any amendments would only be considered after the elections if necessary. He encouraged individuals and groups with complaints about the law to submit petitions to the Senate.

This decision follows a Supreme Court judgment that overturned a previous Court of Appeal ruling, restoring Sections 77(5), 77(6), 77(7), and 84(2) of the Electoral Act 2026, which regulate political party membership and candidate nomination procedures.