Reps Consolidate INEC Powers in Electoral Act Amendment!

Reps Consolidate INEC Powers in Electoral Act Amendment By Enock Damidami | Sele Media Africa

The House of Representatives has moved to strengthen the powers of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) through the consolidation of multiple bills seeking amendments to the Electoral Act 2022. This legislative action aims to address legal gaps, enhance electoral transparency, and further empower INEC to conduct free, fair, and credible elections in Nigeria. [1]During plenary on Tuesday, December 17, 2025, Speaker Tajudeen Abbas referred six separate amendment bills to a single committee for harmonization. The bills cover various aspects of the electoral process including candidate nomination, electronic transmission of results, party primaries, timelines, and INEC’s operational independence. [2]Lawmakers emphasized the need to modernize the legal framework governing elections to reflect recent innovations and eliminate ambiguities that have led to litigation and voter distrust. The move is part of broader efforts to reform Nigeria’s electoral system ahead of the next general election cycle. [2]Analysts say the proposed amendments, if passed, would give INEC firmer control over critical decisions such as voter registration data, result management, and enforcement of political party compliance. [3]

Citations:1. Premium Times: Reps consider six bills to amend Electoral Act — premiumtimesng.com 2. The Cable: Reps begin move to amend Electoral Act, consolidate bills — thecable.ng 3. Channels TV: Electoral Act Amendment: Lawmakers target stronger INEC role — channelstv.com

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