Electoral Act: National Assembly free to disclose content of president's letter

Electoral Act: National Assembly free to disclose content of president’s letter – Presidency

President Muhammadu Buhari

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja

The Presidency has said the National Assembly is free to make public President Muhammadu Buhari’s reasons for withholding assent to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2021.

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According to the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, ‘the President has sent a letter to the National Assembly stating his position on the bill amending the electoral act. It is privileged communication so it is for them to disclose the contents.’

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