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Nigeria’s new election law leaves gaps: 5 reforms for free, fair and credible polls

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par Emmanuel Remi Aiyede, Professor of Political Institutions, Governance and Public Policy, University of Ibadan

Nigeria’s new Electoral Act, passed in February 2026, is a significant attempt to overhaul the country’s electoral framework.

The act establishes a dedicated funding framework and requires that election funds be released no later than six months before a general election.

Technology will be the only method allowed for voter accreditation, and results will have to be transmitted electronically.

There will be stricter penalties…

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