Leaders of main opposition political parties in Nigeria are set to address a joint news conference in Abuja on the Amendment Electoral Act 2026 and other related matters.
The theme of the conference is “Urgent call to save Nigeria’s democracy.”
Present are former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and the 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi.
Also present are former ministers, Rauf Aregbesola and Rotimi Ameachi; former governor of Cross River, Liyel Imoke, and the national chairman of African Democratic Congress, ADC, Sen. David Mark.
Others are the national chairman of New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, Dr Ahmed Ajuji, former Sen. Dino Melaye and Yunusa Tanko.
The National Assembly had, on Februrary 17, passed the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) Bill.
The amendment came amid intense public debate over the electronic transmission of election results in real time.
The harmonised report of the bill, including the contentious Section 60(3), was passed by both chambers of the National Assembly, while it was signed into law by President Bola Tinubu on February 18.
The news conference, holding at Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, is expected to commence any moment from now.
Source: NAN
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