Electoral Act Amendment: Lawmakers Must Listen to Citizens, Not Act as Overlords — Clement Nwankwo

Описание: Public anger is growing over Nigeria’s Electoral Act amendment—and for good reason.

In this Channels Television interview, Clement Nwankwo, Executive Director of the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) and renowned constitutional lawyer, delivers a strong message to Nigerian lawmakers: the Electoral Act belongs to the people, not the legislature.

Speaking on the controversy surrounding the National Assembly’s decisions, Nwankwo explains why the rejection of key reforms—especially real-time electronic transmission of election results—has disappointed millions of Nigerians and raised serious concerns about transparency, accountability, and the future of Nigeria’s democracy.

📌 In this interview, he discusses:

Why lawmakers must listen to citizens, not act as political overlords

What went wrong with the Electoral Act amendment process

The Senate’s decision on real-time transmission of election results

Lessons from the 2023 general elections

Why delays in electoral reforms threaten credible elections in 2027

INEC’s constitutional duty to issue election notices 360 days before elections

How legal uncertainty undermines public trust in democracy

🧠 This interview offers critical insight into Nigeria’s electoral process, democratic reforms, and governance—and why citizens must remain vigilant.

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