The Senate today re-amended the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, 2022, for a second time, to include provisions that clearly define the mode of primaries for political parties.
The re-amendment was sequel to a motion on “rescission on clause 84 of the Electoral Act No. 26 2010 (Amendment) Bill, 2022 and Committal to the Committee of the Whole.”
According to a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Senate President on Media, Ezrel Tabiowo, the motion was sponsored by the Senate Leader, Yahaya Abdullahi (Kebbi North).
The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, after the amendment to the electoral bill by the Committee of the Whole, said the re-amendment was done to harmonise its position with that of the House of Representatives.
Lawan added that amendment accommodates clearly define provisions for the mode of primaries.
He expressed optimism that the bill would be signed into law when transmitted by the National Assembly to the President for his assent.
He warned that political parties that fail or refuse to abide by the provisions on the mode of primaries, would miss out on the opportunity to participate during elections.
