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Opposition, Presidency Clash Over Electoral Act 2026 Provisions Ahead of 2027 Polls

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The Electoral Act 2026 controversy intensified in Abuja as opposition leaders accused the Presidency and National Assembly of embedding anti-democratic provisions in the new law, particularly on electronic transmission and party primaries. The Presidency and Senate rejected the claims, insisting the amendments strengthen transparency while urging critics to pursue formal legislative channels....

NASS Protest Return Escalates Pressure on Clause 60(3) Negotiators

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Protesters returned to the National Assembly on Monday as the NASS protest return over real-time transmission intensified pressure on lawmakers negotiating Clause 60(3) of the Electoral Act amendment. Civil society groups demanded mandatory real-time upload of election results, directly challenging senators who removed the phrase from the harmonised draft ahead of 2027....

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