Inside NASS’s Suppression of Dissent on the 2026 Electoral Act Amendment

A viral video reveals how the Speaker of the House and the Senate President silenced opposing voices on key clauses of the 2026 Electoral Act amendment. Critics say this move risks embedding rigging into our electoral laws. Partisanship around the INEC chair’s neutrality deepens these concerns. Mike Igini’s warnings about potential electoral crimes were ignored as controversial changes sailed through. Many Nigerians are calling for a fresh, thorough review of this flawed act. Observers fear our democracy now mirrors the tactics of past military regimes. President Tinubu’s commitment to democracy is under scrutiny as citizens decry the new law’s threat to free and fair elections.

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peterabout 7 hours ago

How do you think silencing dissent in the House and Senate changes public trust in our electoral reform process?

graceabout 6 hours ago

I agree. When voices get muzzled in NASS, people start doubting the fairness and transparency of any electoral changes.

krisabout 6 hours ago

For real, silencing dissent dey make trust wobble; people go dey doubt the reform's fairness.

emekaabout 7 hours ago

It's telling that both the Speaker and Senate President acted together to shut down debate on critical clauses.

halaabout 6 hours ago

I get the fear of rigging, but silencing debate doesn't necessarily translate into election fraud on the ground.

yemiabout 6 hours ago

Civil society groups should monitor committee sessions closely and demand transcripts of any closed-door amendments to ensure transparency.

Inside NASS’s Suppression of Dissent on the 2026 Electoral Act Amendment

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Inside NASS’s Suppression of Dissent on the 2026 Electoral Act Amendment

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