Sign reworked Electoral Act Amendment Bill in 2days- Group tells President Buhari

At least 26 civil society organizations have given President Muhammadu Buhari two days ultimatum to assent to the reworked Electoral Act Amendment Bill.

According to the group, if after two days President Buhari fails to sign the Bill, they shall embark on a protest on Tuesday.

The coalition includes Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room, Yiaga Africa, Partners for Electoral Reform, International Press Centre, Institute for Media and Society, Nigerian Women Trust Fund,

Others are Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre, Nigeria Network of Non-Governmental Organisations, Inclusive Friends Association, Enough is Enough, The Electoral Hub, Centre for Liberty.

 

The group also include: Take Back Nigeria Movement, International Peace and Civic Responsibility Centre, 100 Women Lobby Group, Women in Politics Forum, Raising New Voices, Millennials Active Citizenship Advocacy Africa and Ready To Lead Africa.

 

The coalition urged its partners to converge on the Unity Fountain, Abuja, for the demonstration.

 

On January 31 2022, the National Assembly transmitted the reworked bill to the President for assent.

Buhari consequently forwarded it to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), for legal advice.