New Electoral Act: NBA Committee Chair Says Senate Reps Set for Passage

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The Chairman of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) Electoral Reform Committee, Monday Ubani, has said that the Senate and the House of Representatives are prepared to pass a new electoral law ahead of the next general election.

Ubani made this known on Tuesday while speaking on Arise Television, noting that there is a strong sense of urgency within the National Assembly to ensure the bill is concluded promptly.

According to him, lawmakers are fully committed to ensuring that future elections are conducted under an updated and improved legal framework.

“As I mentioned earlier, there has always been a sense of urgency on this matter. I have engaged with the chairmen of the electoral committees in both the Senate and the House of Representatives,” Ubani said.

He explained that both legislative committees have expressed readiness to see the bill passed so that upcoming elections are governed by a new electoral framework.

“That sense of urgency exists. When the Senate resumes this January, one of the key tasks will be to harmonise the positions of the House of Representatives and the Senate and forward the final version of the bill to the President for assent,” he stated.

Ubani also highlighted that the proposed law addresses concerns around electoral timelines, noting that provisions relating to timeframes were carefully reviewed.

He explained that timelines are not limited to leadership-related issues alone but also apply to the period allowed for challenging election results.

“I believe the number of days within which election outcomes can be contested has been reduced. So, timelines have been carefully considered in the bill,” he added.

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