The lower chamber of the national assembly, the House of Representatives has passed the electoral act amendment bill after revising the complusory direct primary cause.
The house at its sitting on Wednesday removed the clause (84) requiring political parties to only select candidates through direct primaries.
President Muhammadu Buhari had declined assent to the bill, citing his reservations with the direct primary clause.
WITHIN NIGERIA had earlier reported that the House of Representatives will reconsider the electoral amendment bill that was rejected by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Femi Gbajabiamila, the Speaker of the House, on Tuesday said the lawmakers will list the bill for reconsideration on Wednesday.
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