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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged the National Assembly to urgently pass the Electoral Bill 2025, warning that continued delays could undermine crucial electoral reforms and threaten the credibility of the 2027 elections.<\/p>\n
ADC Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi, in a statement on Saturday, accused the APC-led Senate of delaying the bill and cautioned against stalling or weakening key reforms, including electronic voter accreditation and results transmission.<\/p>\n
Reacting, the ADC expressed strong concern over what it described as ongoing delays by the National Assembly on the 2025 Electoral Bill, warning that the slow pace suggests the APC-led legislature may be stalling key amendments aimed at curbing election rigging.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe ADC also notes that some of the proposed amendments have introduced new compliance and eligibility requirements that need to be properly understood and met by political parties.<\/p>\n
\u201cFailure to allow sufficient time to understand the provisions of the new law, beyond what is publicly available as proposals, has serious consequences for both political parties and the INEC.<\/p>\n
\u201cLack of clarity regarding the electoral guidelines would not only serve as booby traps for opposition political parties but also make it difficult for the INEC to prepare adequately and set clear guidelines within the stipulated time.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor example, the provision requiring INEC to publish election notices not later than 360 days before the general election remains extant. The implication is that even now, there is very little room for maneuver.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe ADC therefore calls on the National Assembly to promptly pass the bill. Any further delays pose a serious risk to the integrity of the 2027 general elections and undermine the integrity of the entire electoral process well in advance.<\/p>\n
\u201cNigeria cannot afford the cost of another acrimonious or dubious election.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe ADC also urges civil society organisations, international partners, and all political parties committed to accountable democratic governance to pressure the National Assembly to act swiftly, as Nigerians cannot afford another election cycle without these critical safeguards in place.\u201d<\/p>\n
Abia Radio News recalls that on Thursday, the Senate inaugurated a seven-member ad hoc committee to review, harmonise, and streamline senators\u2019 contributions to the proposed amendments to the Electoral Act.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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