Reps proposed 2 years imprisonment for dual party membership stirs controversy.
A fresh amendment to Nigeria’s 2026 Electoral Act has stirred intense debate across the political landscape, particularly following a proposal by the House of Representatives to impose strict penalties on individuals who belong to more than one political party simultaneously. The amendment prescribes a fine of ₦10 million, a maximum prison term of two years, or both, for offenders, alongside the forfeiture of their membership in all affected political parties. The move has generated widespread reactions from lawmakers, legal experts, […]