A Bill for an Act to Amend the Electoral Act, 2022 to Strengthen Electoral Integrity, Technological Transparency, Sanctions for Electoral Offences, Candidate Qualifications, Campaign Finance Accountability, Obligations of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Election Petitions, Timely Resolution of Petitions, and to Establish the Electoral Offences Commission; and for Related Matters
Working Paper
This Bill seeks to amend the Electoral Act, 2022 to strengthen electoral integrity through the establishment of the Electoral Offences Commission and the imposition of stricter penalties for electoral crimes. It further mandates the use of technology for voter accreditation and the real-time transmission of election results, enhances transparency in the electoral process, improves candidate qualification standards, and promotes accountability in campaign financing. In addition, the Bill imposes enforceable obligations on the Independent National Electoral Commission in the management of election petitions and ensures that all petitions are determined before the swearing-in of elected officials. The overall objective is to deepen Nigeria's democracy by guaranteeing elections that are credible, transparent, and accountable.