President Bola Tinubu explained the real reason he signed the final amendments to the 2022 Electoral Act into law.
He described the move as a crucial step toward strengthening Nigeria’s democratic framework.
Speaking after assenting to the revised legislation, Tinubu said the changes were aimed at improving electoral procedures and addressing existing loopholes, rather than advancing partisan interests.
“These amendments are not about politics. They are about process. They are about closing gaps, strengthening procedures, and providing greater clarity to those who conduct and participate in our elections,” the president stated.
He noted that democratic systems must continuously evolve through periodic reviews after each election cycle to correct shortcomings and enhance public trust.
“After every election cycle, we owe Nigerians an honest look at what worked and what must work better. That is how serious democracies behave, and our laws must grow with experience,” he said.
Tinubu stressed the need to build voter confidence in the credibility of elections, emphasizing that trust in the system must be deliberately cultivated.
“When citizens walk into a polling unit, they must do so with confidence. When results are declared, they must be trusted. That confidence is built deliberately, and not by chance,” he added.
The president also commended the National Assembly for its cooperation in finalizing the amendments, describing the process as a reflection of national responsibility and collaboration.
“I sincerely thank the National Assembly for its cooperation and sense of national responsibility in bringing this process to a successful conclusion,” he said.
Reaffirming his administration’s commitment to strengthening democratic institutions, Tinubu declared, “The work of strengthening our democracy continues, and we shall not relent.”
The Nigerian news sphere recalls that President Tinubu signed the country’s electoral act barely 24 hours after National Assembly passage amid controversy.
