Author: Gist Correspondent

The House of Representatives has constituted a bipartisan conference committee on the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill to reconcile differences between the versions passed by the two chambers of the National Assembly.

The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Thursday by the spokesman of the House, Akin Rotimi Jr.

According to the statement, the decision followed an internal memo dated Wednesday, February 4, 2026, from the Clerk to the House of Representatives, Yahaya Danzaria, conveying a directive from the House leadership in line with established legislative practice.

The conference committee is chaired by Hon. Adebayo Balogun and comprises Reps Fred Agbedi, Sada Soli, Ahmadu Jaha, Iduma Enwo, Saidu Abdullahi and Dr Zainab Gimba.

The committee is mandated to interface with its Senate counterpart to harmonise contentious provisions in the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill as passed by both chambers, ahead of its final consideration and passage by the National Assembly.

The move follows the passage of the Electoral Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Amendment Bill 2026 by the Senate on Wednesday, February 4, after its third reading.

The proposed amendment is aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s electoral legal framework ahead of the 2027 general elections, including the introduction of stiffer sanctions for electoral offences and adjustments to key administrative timelines.

The House of Representatives reaffirmed its commitment to pursuing electoral reforms designed to enhance transparency, credibility and public confidence in the country’s democratic process.