By Peter Omopo
The Senate has reconstituted a 12-member Electoral Act Conference Committee to harmonise differences in the proposed amendments to Nigeria’s Electoral Act, appointing Senator Simon Bako Lalong as chairman.
The committee will work in collaboration with its counterpart from the House of Representatives to reconcile divergent provisions contained in the amendment bill and produce a unified draft for legislative approval.
The reconstitution forms part of ongoing efforts by the National Assembly to strengthen the country’s electoral legal framework ahead of future elections, including the 2027 general polls.
Lawmakers expressed confidence that the harmonisation process would resolve contentious issues in the bill and improve transparency, credibility and efficiency in the conduct of elections nationwide.
The development comes amid heightened public interest and debate over the proposed amendments, with the National Assembly under pressure to deliver reforms that reinforce public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral process.
