Nigerian SenateWednesday, 4 February 2026

Nigerian Senate Honours Late Senator Ezea, Debates New Electoral Act Bill – Feb 4, 2026

On Wednesday, 4th February 2026, the Nigerian Senate sat for its 85th order paper of the 10th National Assembly's Third Session. The sitting featured a valedictory session in memory of a recently deceased senator and consideration of a major bill seeking to repeal and replace the Electoral Act 2022. Both items directly affect governance and Nigeria's electoral future.

Key Agenda Items

The Senate held a valedictory session in honour of late Senator Okechukwu Ezea (11th August 1963 – 18th November 2025), moved by Senate Leader Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele.
Senate Bill 903 — the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal & Enactment) Bill, 2026 — was listed for consideration of a committee report, sponsored by Senator Bako Lalong Simon of Plateau South.
An Ad-hoc Committee was scheduled to hold an interactive session on 4th and 5th February 2026 to investigate the Safe Schools Initiative Programme.

Official Order Paper

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