The National Assembly’s plan to shift the 2026 general elections to November—six months before the end of the current administration—has drawn criticism from opposition parties and analysts.
The proposed amendment to the Electoral Act aims to allow time to conclude all election petitions before inauguration, but critics, including the ADC, warn it could derail governance and push Nigeria into “permanent electioneering.”
Lawmakers argue the change would curb electoral fraud and ensure timely judicial resolution of disputes.
