By Peace Udugba -The daily torch media
President Bola Tinubu has signed into law the final amendments to the Electoral Act, 2022, stressing that the changes are designed to strengthen the electoral process, not serve political interests.
In a personally signed statement on Wednesday, Tinubu explained that the amendments followed a comprehensive review of Nigeria’s electoral system, aimed at addressing observed gaps and improving procedures to restore and boost public confidence.
“After every election cycle, we owe Nigerians an honest review of what worked and what needs improvement. That is how serious democracies operate, and our laws must evolve with experience,” the President stated.
He commended the National Assembly for its cooperation and sense of national responsibility throughout the legislative process.
“I sincerely thank the National Assembly for its cooperation and commitment in bringing this important process to a successful conclusion,” he added.
Tinubu emphasised that the amendments are intended to ensure that citizens approach the polls with confidence and trust the outcomes announced.
“When citizens walk into a polling unit, they must do so with confidence. When results are declared, they must be trusted. That confidence is built deliberately, not by chance,” he said.
Reaffirming his administration’s commitment to deepening democracy, the President noted: “Our responsibility remains to continually improve the system so that the people’s will is expressed clearly, peacefully, and credibly. The work of strengthening our democracy continues, and we will not relent.”
The President signed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2026 into law on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, at about 5:00 p.m., in the presence of principal officers of the National Assembly.
The latest amendment has, however, reignited debate over the electronic transmission of election results, a key issue in Nigeria’s evolving electoral framework.
