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Senate Reconstitutes Electoral Act Committee, Appoints 2027 Election Reforms leader

“Nigeria’s Senate has reconstituted a 12-member Electoral Act Conference Committee led by Senator Simon Bako Lalong to harmonise amendment differences with the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 general elections.”

The Nigerian Senate has reconstituted a 12-member Electoral Act Conference Committee to resolve differences in the proposed amendments to the country’s electoral law, appointing Senator Simon Bako Lalong as chairman.

The committee is tasked with working closely with its counterpart in the House of Representatives to harmonise conflicting provisions in the amendment bill and produce a unified version for final legislative approval.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the formation of the committee during an emergency plenary session on Tuesday, emphasising the importance of aligning both chambers’ positions to strengthen Nigeria’s electoral framework.

The conference committee is expected to carefully review areas where the Senate and the House of Representatives adopted different positions in their respective versions of the amendment bill. Lawmakers aim to address controversial provisions and grey areas before presenting a consolidated document for adoption by both chambers of the National Assembly.

Members of the committee include prominent lawmakers such as Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and Senator Tahir Mungono, among others.

The move forms part of ongoing legislative efforts to strengthen transparency, credibility, and efficiency in Nigeria’s electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Once both chambers agree on the harmonised version of the amendment, it will be transmitted for final approval in accordance with legislative procedures.
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