Electoral Act: Senate rejects fresh amendment as Atiku, Obi, Amaechi push back - Punch Newspapers

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The Nigerian Senate voted to reject a proposed amendment to the Electoral Act. Former presidential candidates Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi and former governor Rotimi Amaechi expressed opposition to the amendment. The rejection leaves the existing Electoral Act provisions in place for upcoming elections. The Senate may consider alternative reforms in the future.

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