Historic political alacrity as President Tinubu signs Electoral Bill Into Law

Barely 24 hours after the passage of the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026, President Bola Tinubu has signed it into law.

The grant of presidential assent was fast and historic in its vast flourish.

The National Assembly had on Tuesday harmonised the bill before sending it to President Tinubu for his signature.

The process had been dramatic as it was controversial. But the clean copy emerged from the bedlam after the dust had settled.

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Recall that many civil society organisations and well-meaning Nigerians had kicked against the newly passed bill, insisting that it did not reflect the wishes of the people.

While signing the bill at the State House on Wednesday in the presence of top government officials, including the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio; the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas; and the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, Tinubu said the essence of democracy was to have very solid discussions committed to national development and nation-building, essential for the stability of the nation.

According to him, it was high time Nigerians had confidence in their system.

“It’s not as important as the historical aspects of this. What is crucial is the fact that you manage the process to the extent that there will be no confusion, no disenfranchisement of Nigerians, and that we are all going to see democracy flourish.

“No matter how good the system is, it’s managed by the people, promoted by the people, and the result is finalised by the people,” the President said.