Reps amend electoral Act, ban dual party membership, prescribe jail term

The House of Representatives has amended the recently enacted Electoral Act, 2026 to expressly prohibit Nigerians from belonging to more read more Reps amend electoral Act, ban dual party membership, prescribe jail term


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