President Muhammadu Buhari has given his assent to and signed into law the long-awaited Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2021.
The president, who highlighted the contents and advantages of the Act, urged the National Assembly to immediately amend Section 84 of the Act, in line with the 1999 Constitution, as amended.
He expressed the hope that the law would promote sound electoral processes and good governance in the country.
The leadership of the National Assembly, led by the President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan and the Speaker, House of Representatives, Honourable Femi Gbajabiamila, witnessed the signing of the bill at the Council Chamber, State House, Abuja.
Others at the signing included Chairman, Nigerian Governors’ Forum, Dr Kayode Fayemi, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha and the Chief of Staff to the President, Professor Ibrahim Gambari.
