Nigeria’s Electoral Act 2026 replaces its 2022 predecessor with a stronger, more enforceable legal framework ahead of the 2027 general elections. Driven by the failures and gaps exposed during the 2023 elections, the new law introduces mandatory electronic transmission of polling unit results, gives statutory recognition to the INEC Result Viewing Portal, tightens rules around party primaries, revises voter identification requirements, and significantly raises campaign spending limits. These reforms represent a decisive step toward electoral transparency and accountability, but their impact depends entirely on implementation and political will.

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