Nigerian Democratic Report

Reps Approve Senate’s E-Transmission Bill as Senate Amends Electoral Act for INEC Timetable Flexibility 0
- News
- February 17, 2026
Despite public concerns, the House of Representatives reversed its position and agreed with the Senate’s version, which limits mandatory real-time election result transmission via the INEC Results Viewing Portal. Also, the Senate adjusted the Electoral Act to enable the Independent National Electoral Commission to adjust its election timetable ahead of the 2027 general election. The House took

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Protesters Tear-gassed During Abuja March for E-Vote Transmission 0
- News
- February 17, 2026
Protesters opposing the National Assembly’s rejection of real-time electronic transmission of election results claimed law enforcement used tear gas on them during their demonstration. Protesters gathered at the National Assembly on Tuesday, just before lawmakers—especially members of the House of Representatives—met to discuss electoral issues before harmonising the bill with the Senate. The protesters called

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Tension in Reps as Opposition Walks Out Over Election Collation Ruling 0
- News
- February 17, 2026
Several opposition party members walked out of the House of Representatives in protest against attempts to reverse the Electoral Act Amendment Bill’s passage. The lawmakers left the chamber after proposing mandatory electronic transmission of election results, with manual collation only as a backup for technological failures. The tension began on Tuesday, February 17th, 2026, when

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CSOs Urge Approval of Reserved Seats Bill to Increase Women’s Representation 0
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- February 16, 2026
A coalition of civil society organisations conducted a rally at the National Assembly, calling upon legislators to expedite consideration of the Reserved Seats Bill. This proposed constitutional amendment seeks to enhance women’s representation within Nigeria’s legislative bodies. The rally, themed Special Seats Solidarity Rally, was convened by the Women Political Participation (WPP) coalition and brought

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Fact-Check: False! Amaechi’s Statement on 25% Tax Deduction Does Not Reflect New Tax Law 0
- Fact Check
- February 16, 2026
Claim: An X user, @drkenon2, shared a video featuring former Rivers State governor and ADC chieftain, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, claiming that the new tax law mandates a 25% automatic deduction on every transaction. Verdict: False. The claim misrepresents the provisions of the new tax law. Background Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi is a Nigerian politician who served as

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INEC May Review Election Timetable Due to Ramadan Overlap.0
- News
- February 14, 2026
In response to public concerns regarding the scheduling of the 2027 general elections during the holy month of Ramadan—a significant period of fasting for Muslims—the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stated that it will engage with relevant stakeholders to ensure equitable access for all citizens to participate in the electoral process. In a statement

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