Lawmaker calls for single-day elections and changes to Electoral Act
Abdussamad Dasuki, Deputy Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission to hold federal and state elections on a single day for the 2027 general election. He raised concerns about Section 63(2) of the Electoral Act, warning it could compromise election integrity. Dasuki believes merging election days would reduce costs, improve security, and simplify the process for voters and officials. He also praised the recent salary increase for Armed Forces members.
Key takeaways
- Abdussamad Dasuki wants INEC to merge federal and state elections into a single day to save costs and reduce logistical challenges.
- He highlighted that Section 63(2) of the Electoral Act might allow ballot papers without official marks to be counted, potentially enabling electoral fraud.
- Dasuki argued that holding all elections on one day would reduce economic disruption and security risks.
- He noted that in eight states, where off-cycle governorship elections exist, the number of ballot papers would be reduced.
- The lawmaker commended the recent salary increase for Armed Forces members, calling it a positive development.
