INEC the Independent National Electoral Commission has said it is waiting for Buhari to sign the Electoral Act amendment into law before releasing a timetable for the 2023 General Elections.
Chikero News reports that the Chairman of INEC , Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this during the first quarterly meeting with political parties for 2022.
He added that the commission is looking forward to a speedy passage of the bill because it will determine its preparation for the 2023 General Elections.
INEC Chairman said;
“On the Electoral Amendment Bill currently before the National Assembly, the commission is encouraged by the Senate President’s assurance to give priority attention to the Bill when the National Assembly reconvenes from its recess today, and the commitment by the President to assent to the Bill as soon as the issue of mode of primaries by political parties is resolved.
“We look forward to a speedy passage of the Bill, which is crucial to our preparations for future elections. As soon as it is signed into law, the commission will quickly release the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2023 General Election based on the new law.”
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