Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has sharply criticised the Nigerian Senate for its repeated delays in passing the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, cautioning that the procrastination could threaten the integrity of the 2027 general elections.
In a Sunday interview with Arise News, Falana expressed frustration over the Senate’s decision to set up yet another committee to scrutinize a bill already passed by the House of Representatives in December 2025. He described the move as an unnecessary detour that undermines the urgency of electoral reforms.
“Clearly, from the conduct of both chambers of the National Assembly, it is very clear that the members simply want the status quo retained,” Falana said. He warned that the continued delays may erode public confidence in the electoral process and compromise the credibility of upcoming elections.
Falana’s critique adds to growing concerns among civil society groups and political analysts, who have argued that timely reforms are critical to addressing gaps in Nigeria’s electoral framework. The senior lawyer insisted that the country cannot afford procedural delays that prioritize politics over the democratic mandate of citizens.
As the Senate continues its review, stakeholders are now calling on lawmakers to fast-track the bill, warning that further delays could spark public disillusionment and affect voter turnout in 2027.
