House forms committee to resolve Electoral Act bill differences
Akin Rotimi announced that the House of Representatives has set up a bipartisan Conference Committee to address disagreements over the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. The committee, chaired by Adebayo Balogun, aims to harmonise the versions of the bill passed by the House and the Senate. Members include Fred Agbedi, Sada Soli, Ahmadu Jaha, Iduma Igariwey, Saidu Abdullahi, and Zainab Gimba. The move comes after months of debate and advocacy for electoral reforms.
Key takeaways
- The committee was established to resolve differences between the House and Senate versions of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill.
- Akin Rotimi stated that the committee will work with its Senate counterpart to harmonise conflicting provisions.
- Key areas of disagreement include the use of election technology, timelines for party primaries, and INEC’s powers.
- Other contentious issues involve sanctions for electoral offences, sequencing of elections, and procedures for resolving pre-election disputes.
- The House reaffirmed its commitment to reforms that enhance transparency and public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral process.
