Abuja: African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Senate of stalling the Electoral Bill 2025. The party says this deliberate delay undermines reforms for the 2027 general elections.
The party, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, on Saturday in Abuja, warned that delayed amendments to the Electoral Act 2022 pose serious compliance and eligibility risks if not passed on time.
It said that mandatory electronic voter accreditation (checking and confirming a voter’s identity electronically before voting) and result transmission (sending election results electronically) were minimum safeguards for credible polls in 2027 and must not be sabotaged by legislative delays.
According to ADC, the new requirements demand adequate time for parties and INEC (Independent National Electoral Commission) to understand the provisions, warning that unclear guidelines can become traps for opposition parties.
“Lack of clarity as to the electoral guidelines would not only serve as booby traps for opposition political parties, but also make it difficult for INEC to prepare sufficiently and set clear guidelines within the stipulated time.
The party particularly cited the provision requiring INEC to publish election notices not later than 360 days before the general elections, saying it remained extant.
“The implication of this is that even now, there is very little time left for adjustments,” it said.
The party, therefore, called for swift passage, warning that further delays might endanger the 2027 general elections.
