Tag: Electoral Act 2026
What the Electoral Act 2026 Amendment Means for Electronic Voting Transmission
On the 18th of February 2026, President Bola Tinubu signed into law the Electoral Act 2022 (Repeal and…
LEGAL EXPLAINER: Written consent remains key condition for consensus candidacy
As political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections continue to gather momentum, discussions around the use of…
2027: How key provisions of the 2026 electoral act stand in the way of credible elections, legalise rigging
At the time, many Nigerians who were exasperated by the exclusion of mandatory transmission of results electronically felt…
LEGAL INSIGHT: Electoral Act 2026 restricts court action on party disputes
Political party disputes in Nigeria have historically been settled through court intervention, particularly in cases involving leadership struggles…
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Notable changes in the latest Electoral Act
Nigeria’s electoral framework has undergone notable adjustments following the introduction of the Electoral Act 2026, which introduces new…