The Senate has re-amended for a second time, the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, 2022, to include provisions which 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.
The Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, after the amendment to the electoral bill by the Committee of the Whole, said the re-amendment was done to harmonize its position with that of the House of Representatives.
He added that amendment accommodate clearly define provisions for the mode of primaries.
Lawan 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 with the provisions on the mode of primaries, would miss out on the opportunity to participate during elections.
Bashir Mayere