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Nigeria's National Assembly Defends 2026 Electoral Act Amid Criticism

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•The National Assembly passed the 2026 Electoral Act before February 19, 2026.
•Opposition parties have expressed strong dissatisfaction with the act's rules on primaries and campaign funding.
•Civil society organizations planned protests against the amended Electoral Act as of February 20, 2026.
•The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) prepared to test the new act during the Federal Capital Territory polls on February 21, 2026.
•Critics argue the act entrenches advantages for incumbent politicians ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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▸If the Federal Capital Territory polls under the 2026 Electoral Act proceed without major issues then the act may gain acceptance and be used as the framework for the 2027 general elections, affecting all Nigerian political parties.

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Nigeria's National Assembly has defended the 2026 Electoral Act, stating the process of its creation was credible and inclusive. Opposition parties and civil society organizations have criticized the act, arguing it undermines electoral integrity and favors incumbents ahead of the 2027 elections. The act's implementation will be tested in the Federal Capital Territory polls, raising questions about its impact on Nigeria's electoral process.