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Ogunrotifa slams Electoral Amendment Act 2026, cites legislative isolation - The Guardian Nigeria News
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Richard Ogunrotifa, an ADC aspirant for the Akoko Southeast/Southwest Federal Constituency in Ondo State, criticized the recently signed Electoral Amendment Act 2026, saying it favors incumbents and was drafted without sufficient public consultation. He accused the Senate and the House of Representatives of being disconnected from constituents and described the legislative process as closed. The Tinubu administration presented the Act as a step toward democratic consolidation. Ogunrotifa’s remarks raise concerns about the Act’s impact on future elections and may lead to calls for greater transparency or amendment.
Key entitiesRichard OgunrotifaAfrican Democratic Congress (ADC)Electoral Amendment Act 2026National AssemblyPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu
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