President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the final amendments to the 2022 Electoral Act into law, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s democratic process.
The signing of the amended Electoral Act marks another step in efforts to enhance the integrity and efficiency of Nigeria’s electoral system.
Announcing the development, President Tinubu said the amendments are designed to improve electoral procedures, close identified gaps, and provide greater clarity for stakeholders involved in the conduct of elections.
According to the President, every election cycle presents an opportunity for reflection and reform. He stressed that serious democracies must continually review their systems to ensure that laws evolve in line with experience and emerging realities.
“These amendments are not about politics. They are about process,” he stated, explaining that the reforms aim to enhance transparency, credibility, and public trust in the electoral system.
President Tinubu emphasised the importance of building citizens’ confidence in the electoral process, noting that voters must approach polling units assured that their votes will count and that declared results will be credible.
“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,” he said.
The President commended the National Assembly for its cooperation and sense of national responsibility in concluding the legislative process that led to the amendments. He described the collaboration between the executive and legislature as crucial to consolidating democratic governance.
Tinubu reiterated that the work of strengthening Nigeria’s democracy remains ongoing, assuring Nigerians that his administration will continue to refine and improve the electoral framework to ensure that the will of the people is expressed clearly, peacefully, and credibly.
