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Nigeria: Amid Disagreement, Senate Rejects Buhari's Request to Amend Electoral Act
Premium Times, 9 March 2022
President Muhammadu Buhari had asked the National Assembly to expunge Clause 84(12) of the Act. He made the request shortly after signing the legislation into law but the court… Read more »
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Nigeria: Electoral Act - Despite Approval, Buhari Identifies 'Loopholes' in New Law
Premium Times, 25 February 2022
Mr Buhari signed the reworked Electoral Act Amendment Bill into law on Friday. Read more »
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Nigeria: For the Records - What Buhari Said When He Signed Reworked Electoral Bill
Premium Times, 25 February 2022
The Bill would also improve and engender clarity, effectiveness and transparency of the election process, as well as reduce to the barest minimum incidences of acrimony arising… Read more »
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Nigeria: Finally, Buhari Signs Amended Electoral Bill Into Law
Premium Times, 25 February 2022
Mr Buhari signed the amended electoral bill into law a few minutes after noon. Read more »
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Nigeria: Buhari Signs Electoral Act Amendment Bill
Vanguard, 25 February 2022
President Muhammadu Buhari has commenced the process of signing into law the re-worked Electoral Act Amendment Bill at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Read more »
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Nigeria: Buhari May Sign Reworked Electoral Bill On Friday - Sources
Premium Times, 23 February 2022
The president had withheld his assent to the bill in December 2021, citing the cost of conducting direct primary elections and security challenges as part of the reasons for his… Read more »
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Nigeria: Civil Society Groups Protest in Abuja Over Buhari's Delay to Assent to Electoral Bill
Premium Times, 22 February 2022
The CSOs say the delay in assenting to the bill will affect INEC's preparations for the 2023 general elections. Read more »
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Nigeria: Civil Society Groups Protest Against Buhari's Delay to Sign Electoral Bill
This Day, 23 February 2022
The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria (CSOs) yesterday protested in Abuja against President Muhammadu Buhari's failure to assent to the Electoral Act (Amendment)… Read more »
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Nigeria: 25 Civil Society Groups Stage Protest, Call On Buhari to Assent Electoral Bill
Vanguard, 23 February 2022
As Nigerians anxiously wait for a new Electoral Act ahead of 2023 general elections, 25 Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, Tuesday, staged a nationwide protest to demand for… Read more »
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Nigeria: Buhari to Sign Electoral Bill 'Any Moment From Now'
Premium Times, 22 February 2022
"He (Buhari) will sign it (the Electoral Bill) any moment from now. It could be today, it could be tomorrow, it could be anytime, but within 30 days." Read more »
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Nigeria: Activists Push Buhari to Sign Election Reform Bill
VOA, 22 February 2022
A coalition of Nigerian activists demonstrated Tuesday in the capital city Abuja, demanding President Mohammadu Buhari sign a bill that aims to improve transparency, inclusion, and… Read more »
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Nigeria: 7 Days to Go, Pressure Mounts On Buhari to Sign Electoral Bill
Leadership, 23 February 2022
A coalition of Civil Society Groups in Nigeria (CSOs) yesterday protested the delay in signing the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2022 by President Muhammadu Buhari, stating that as… Read more »