ADC, NNPP Warn Against “Ill-Timed, Dangerous” Electoral Act Amendment

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Leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) jointly rejected the proposed New Electoral Act Amendment, describing it as "ill‑timed and dangerous". At a press conference in Abuja, they warned that the amendment could undermine transparency and erode public trust in the electoral system. The parties called for any reform to focus on deepening democracy rather than reversing existing gains. They also condemned the outcome of a recent Federal Capital Territory (FCT) election. The opposition’s stance suggests potential resistance to the bill’s passage and may influence future legislative debates.

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