Electoral Act closed loopholes opposition wanted to manipulate – Presidency

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The Presidency responded to a press conference where opposition leaders, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), rejected the recently signed amendment to the Electoral Act. Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga accused the opposition of seeking to exploit perceived loopholes in the Act and of spreading false allegations against President Bola Tinubu and the federal government. The statement framed the opposition’s criticism as a campaign of disinformation aimed at influencing the National Assembly and the electoral process. The exchange highlights ongoing tensions over electoral reforms ahead of future elections, with the Presidency urging the opposition to cease its complaints.

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Reported by 6 sources: Daily Trust, ripples, pm_news, Arise News, The Nation, TVC News.