Electoral Act: Return so-called law, do what Nigerians want – Utomi

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Political economist Prof Pat Utomi called on the National Assembly to repeal the Electoral Act 2026 and draft a new law that reflects the wishes of Nigerians. He made the remarks on Channels Television’s ‘The Morning Brief’, criticizing the recent amendment that was passed by the National Assembly and signed into law by President Bola Tinubu within 24 hours. Utomi highlighted low voter turnout in the recent FCT Area Council elections as evidence of public disengagement and warned that ignoring the electoral system could undermine democracy. The statement adds to ongoing national debate over the Electoral Act and may influence future legislative discussions.

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