The Nigerian Civil Situation Room has urged the National Assembly to expedite action on pending electoral reforms and ensure their passage into law ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Head of Programmes, ActionAid Nigeria, Celestine Odo, made the call in Abuja on Monday while addressing journalists on behalf of the coalition.
“Situation Room calls on the National Assembly to finalise and pass into law pending reforms that will restore confidence in our elections and ultimately, our democracy,” Odo said.
The coalition also tasked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to guarantee free, fair and credible elections, particularly with off-cycle governorship polls in Anambra, Ekiti and Osun states before 2027.
“With off-cycle governorship elections holding in Anambra, Ekiti and Osun states before the next general elections, INEC will need to conduct free, fair and credible elections within internationally accepted standards,” Odo added.
The group decried systemic corruption and governance deficit, describing them as major threats to democratic consolidation.
“Nigerian democracy stands at a crossroad. While the endurance of civil rule is commendable, systemic corruption, cultural fragmentation and governance deficit continue to threaten democratic consolidation. This administration’s legacy will hinge on its ability to address economic inequality, restore electoral integrity and foster inclusive governance,” Odo warned.
Group Condemns Natasha’s Suspension
The Situation Room also weighed in on the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central, describing the Senate’s refusal to allow her resumption as a dangerous precedent.
Naija News reports that Akpoti-Uduaghan, a first-time lawmaker on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, was suspended by the Senate on March 6, 2025, for six months over alleged misconduct.
Although she challenged the decision in court, the Federal High Court in Abuja did not invalidate the suspension.
On September 4, she notified the clerk’s office of her intention to resume, but the Senate leadership maintained that the matter was still before the Court of Appeal.
The group faulted the upper chamber’s position, insisting that denying her resumption undermines democratic principles.
It described the continued suspension as “a serious threat to the rule of law.”
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