The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of undermining Nigeria’s democracy by assenting to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. In a statement on Thursday, Bolaji Abdullahi, national publicity secretary of the party, said the president’s action amounts to “signing the death warrant on credible elections”. ‘Democracy Set Back by Decades’ The…
The Rivers House of Assembly has suspended impeachment proceedings against Siminalayi Fubara, governor of the state, and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. Lawmakers announced the decision during plenary on Thursday in Port Harcourt. The move pauses weeks of political tension between the governor and the assembly. Impeachment Move Began in January In January, lawmakers loyal to…
Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has criticised President Bola Tinubu over what he described as misplaced budgetary priorities. Obi spoke on Wednesday in Abuja while campaigning for Paul Moses, a candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), ahead of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) council election scheduled for Saturday, February 21….
Oluwole Osaze-Uzzi, former director of voter education and publicity at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has warned that the discretionary transmission clause in the newly amended Electoral Act creates clear room for abuse. Osaze-Uzzi spoke on Thursday during an appearance on Arise Television’s breakfast programme, The Morning Show. His warning comes as debate intensifies…
Mike Igini, former resident electoral commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has warned that a discretionary provision in the Electoral Act Amendment Bill could endanger polling officers during elections. Igini issued the warning after the national assembly passed the amendment bill and before President Bola Tinubu signed it into law. On Wednesday,…
President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) Bill into law, marking a significant shift in Nigeria’s electoral framework. The move followed the passage of the bill by the national assembly on Tuesday after months of debate, review and amendments by both chambers. Signing Holds at State House The president signed the bill…
The Eze Ogbunechendo of Ezema Olo Kingdom in Enugu state, Dr. Lawrence Agubuzu, has asked President Bola Tinubu to release Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), saying ultimate responsibility lies with him. Agubuzu made the call on Tuesday during the 2026 National Traditional and Religious Leaders Summit on Health…
Opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives staged a walkout from plenary on Tuesday over the Electoral Act amendment bill. The lawmakers exited the chamber after the House adopted manually collated results as the primary source in the event of system failure during electronic transmission. This provision aligns with the version earlier passed by the…
Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has condemned the teargassing of protesters at the national assembly. He warned that Nigeria is becoming a “now disgraced nation” — a phrase used by President Donald Trump to describe Nigeria’s failure to curb insecurity. Obi reacted in a post on X on Tuesday. His statement…
Prophet Isa El-Buba and several protesters were allegedly teargassed on Monday during a demonstration demanding mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results. In a trending video circulating online, El-Buba said security operatives fired tear gas at peaceful protesters who gathered to press for electoral reforms. The protest comes amid growing public outrage over the national…
