President Tinubu Signs Electoral Act Amendment Bill Into Law

President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026 into law, following its passage by the National Assembly after months of deliberations.

The signing ceremony took place on Wednesday at the State House in the presence of key government officials, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas, and Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila.

Speaking at the event, Tinubu emphasized the need to strengthen Nigeria’s electoral system to prevent technical glitches and unnecessary hacking. He noted that credible elections are essential to sustaining democracy and fostering national development.

The President stressed that democracy thrives on solid discussions and collective commitment to nation-building, adding that Nigerians must have confidence in the electoral process.

“It’s not as important as the historical aspects of this. What is crucial is that you manage the process to the extent that there will be no confusion, no disenfranchisement of Nigerians, and that we are all going to see democracy flourish,” he said.