The Nigerian Senate has announced the appointment of 12 senators to work together with the House of Representatives on the proposed amendments to the Electoral Act. This move comes as part of efforts to resolve controversies surrounding the bill.
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, revealed the names of the committee members on Tuesday during an emergency plenary session. Notable senators included in the committee are Orji Uzor Kalu and Tahir Monguno.
The emergency session was called to address concerns and disagreements over the proposed changes to the Electoral Act, which have sparked widespread discussion among lawmakers, political observers, and the public.
The bill seeks to update and improve Nigeria’s electoral framework, though some of its provisions have been met with debate and differing opinions across party lines.
The Senate committee is expected to work closely with the House of Representatives to harmonize their positions on the bill and ensure that any amendments reflect the interests of Nigerians. More updates from the ongoing session are expected in the coming days.