Electoral Reforms not about politics but process — Tinubu

By Lawrence Agbo

On Wednesday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared that the recently signed 2022 Electoral Act amendments are intended to support Nigeria’s democratic process rather than promote party political agendas.

After approving the final amendments to the Electoral Act, Tinubu stated in a statement posted on the X platform that the changes were intended to strengthen processes, close gaps in the electoral framework, and give election administrators and voters more clarity.

“After every election cycle, we owe Nigerians an honest look at what worked and what must work better. That is how serious democracies behave, and our laws must grow with experience,” the President said.

He pointed out that the amendments were aimed at strengthening institutional procedures to increase electoral transparency, credibility, and public trust rather than being politically motivated.

“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,” Tinubu stated.

The President stressed the need to consciously promote public trust in elections by establishing strong legislative frameworks and ensuring their credible implementation. He also added that people must attend polling units with confidence and have faith in the results announced.

“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.

Tinubu pledged that his administration would keep working to strengthen Nigeria’s democratic institutions and commended the National Assembly for what he called its collaboration and sense of national duty in completing the amendment process.

“The work of strengthening our democracy continues, and we shall not relent,” the President added.