THUR FEB 19 2026-theGBJournal| President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday signed the final amendments to the 2022 Electoral Act into law at the state House Abuja, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s democratic evolution.
The legislation strengthens the legal framework governing elections, enhances transparency in the electoral process, and introduces clearer guidelines for the conduct of political parties and candidates.
By reinforcing the powers and responsibilities of the electoral umpire and providing mechanisms to curb malpractice, the Act signals a renewed commitment to credible, free and fair elections.
Its enactment is widely seen as a step toward deepening public trust in Nigeria’s democratic institutions and safeguarding the integrity of future polls.
”These amendments are not about politics. They are about process. They are about closing gaps, strengthening procedures, and providing greater clarity to those who conduct and participate in our elections.
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, and not by chance,” Tinubu said after signing the landmark Act into law.
The President thanked the National Assembly for its cooperation and sense of national responsibility in bringing this process to a successful conclusion.
”Our responsibility remains to keep improving the system so that the people’s will is expressed clearly, peacefully, and credibly. The work of strengthening our democracy continues, and we shall not relent. The work of strengthening our democracy continues, and we shall not relent.”
The event was witnessed by the Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas and his deputy Benjain Kalu as well as the Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila.
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