SITUATION ROOM PRESS CONFERENCE STATEMENT ON THE ELECTORAL BILL, 2021
Issued in Abuja: 10:00am, Tuesday, 6th July 2021 The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room notes the efforts of the National Assembly to conclude considerations and pass the Electoral Bill, 2021. However, Situation Room is deeply concerned about the proposed provision of clause 50 (2) of the bill, which states as follows: “Voting at an election under […]
WOMEN’S STATEMENT ON THE ELECTORAL BILL 2021
July 4, 2021 #SaveOurElections #NoToManualTransmissionOfResults #SaveNGElectoralIntegrity The Electoral Bill 2021, which aims to repeal the Electoral Act No 6 2010 and re-enact a new Act, is set to be passed by the National Assembly on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. However, the alleged final copy of the Bill has been manipulated and is at variance […]
ELECTORAL ACT: TIME TO RESIST THE DANGEROUS MANIPULATION BY THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
For Immediate Release 4 July 2021 #SaveOurElections #NoToMannualTransmissionOfResults #SaveNGElectoralIntegrity As everyone may be aware, the National Assembly will pass the Electoral Amendment Bill (2021) this week. Barring any last-minute changes, the Bill is expected to be passed by both chambers on Thursday. Some proposals canvassed by citizens were adopted in the Bill e.g., electronic […]