The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has hailed President Bola Tinubu for promptly signing the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 into law.
Wike in a statement on Wednesdat by his spokesman, Lere Olayinka, described the President’s action as another demonstration of his commitment to deepening the democratic process by making elections more credible.
He said the passage of the amended Electoral bill by the National Assembly, and the President giving assent to the bill immediately, has ended the unnecessary protest by those who were only preparing an excuse for their impending electoral loss.
“Democracy has always been a work-in-progress, as it has continuously evolved, adding that by always looking into the Electoral Act with a view to strengthening our democratic process, it is sure that we will keep getting better,” the statement read.
“I therefore congratulate Mr. President and the National Assembly members for playing their roles in this dispensation to make democracy stronger.
“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.”
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Earlier on Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026 into law, following the passage of the bill by the National Assembly on Tuesday after months of deliberations.
Tinubu signed the bill at the State House in the presence of top government officials, including the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio; the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas; and the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila.
He said the essence of democracy is to have very solid discussions committed to national development and nation-building, essential for the stability of the nation.
According to him, it is high time Nigerians had confidence in their system.
“It’s not as important as the history aspects of this. What is crucial is the fact that you manage the process to the extent there will be no confusion, no disenfranchisement of Nigerians, and that we are all going to see democracy flourish.
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