Electoral Act Amendment Bill Advances to Second Reading in House of Representatives

• The House of Representatives passes a bill for the amendment of the Electoral Act 2022 through its second reading
• The bill aims to implement provisions for pre-registration of voters, same-day elections, electronic result transmission, and penalties for frivolous petitions

The House of Representatives has taken a significant step forward in the amendment of the Electoral Act 2022 by passing a bill through its second reading on Wednesday.

Titled “A Bill for an Act to amend the Electoral Act, 2022 and for Related Matters,” the bill was introduced by Mr. Francis Waive, the representative of Ughelli North/Ughelli South/Udu Federal Constituency, Delta State.

As presented by the sponsor, the explanatory memorandum accompanying the bill outlines its objectives, including provisions for the pre-registration of voters, implementation of same-day elections, electronic transmission of results, and penalties for frivolous election petitions.

This move underscores the legislature’s commitment to enhancing the electoral process and ensuring transparency, efficiency, and fairness in Nigeria’s electoral system.