The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has lauded President Bola Tinubu for promptly signing the 2026 Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill into law.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, the Minister described the President’s action as further evidence of his commitment to strengthening the democratic process and enhancing the credibility of elections in the country.
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Wike stated that the passage of the amended Electoral Bill by the National Assembly, followed by the President’s swift assent, had put an end to what he described as unnecessary protests by individuals allegedly preparing excuses for impending electoral defeat.
He said, “Democracy has always been a work in progress, as it has continuously evolved,” adding that by consistently reviewing the Electoral Act with a view to strengthening the democratic process, “it is certain that we will keep improving it.”
“I therefore congratulate Mr President and members of the National Assembly for playing their roles in this dispensation to make democracy stronger,” he said.
“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.”
President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) into law, days after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) released the timetable for the 2027 general elections, following much debate and controversy over its passage by the National Assembly.
The signing ceremony took place at the State House, Abuja, at about 5:00pm on Wednesday, with principal officers of the National Assembly in attendance.