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From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has commended President Bola Tinubu for promptly signing the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 into law, describing it as a bold step toward credible elections.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, the minister hailed the president’s action as “another demonstration of his commitment to deepening the democratic process by making elections more credible.”
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The minister noted that the National Assembly’s passage of the amended bill, followed by Tinubu’s immediate assent, has silenced protests from those “only preparing an excuse for their impending electoral loss.”
“Democracy has always been a work in progress, as it has continuously evolved,” Wike said. “By always looking into the Electoral Act with a view to strengthening our democratic process, it is sure that we will keep getting it better.”
He congratulated the President and National Assembly members for their roles in fortifying democracy, adding, “Particularly, I commend the President for not keeping Nigerians waiting for more than 24 hours before signing the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 into law.”
