Buhari Writes Senate, Seeks Amendment Of Section 84 (12) In Electoral Act

March 1, 2022

President Muhammadu Buhari has written the National Assembly, seeking an amendment of section 84 (2) subsection 12 in the 2021 Electoral Act.

Section 84 (2) Subsection 12 states that no political appointee shall be a voting delegate or be voted for at the convention or congress of any political party for the purpose of the nomination of any candidate for an election.

According to Channels television report, in the letter to the Senate, he said the amendment is necessary as the clause constitutes a fundamental defect and leads to the disenfranchisement of political officeholders.

President Buhari on February 25 signed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill into law.

During the signing, he faulted Section 84 (12) of the Electoral Act, 2022.