2027: Citizens deserve access – CSOs demand immediate public release of signed Electoral Act

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Civil society groups, including the Civil Society Network on Election Integrity, called on the Nigerian government to promptly make copies of the signed Electoral Act publicly available and urged the National Assembly to review sections that may create ambiguities. At a town‑hall meeting in Abuja, Samson Itodo of Yiaga Africa emphasized the need for the 2026 Electoral Act to strengthen accountability and prevent loopholes that could be exploited. The groups argue that public access and oversight are essential for the law to protect democratic processes. The request aims to enhance transparency ahead of the 2027 elections, with the next step being a legislative review by the National Assembly.

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