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Aminu Tambuwal, a former governor of Sokoto State and current member of the Nigerian Senate, has accused the leadership of the upper chamber of hastening the process of amending the Electoral Act.

In an interview with the BBC, the legislator claimed that a portion of the Electoral Act was rushed through by the Senate without adequate amendment, even though minority lawmakers raised strong objections.

Tambuwal stated that tension erupted on the Senate floor when opposition members called for a review of the bill’s controversial section but were overruled.

He clarified that the first suggestion was for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to modify the election notice period from 360 days to 300 days.

He indicated that the change was meant to synchronize the electoral timetable with the Ramadan fasting period next year.

“It was forced on us in approving a section of the Electoral Act,” he said.

The legislator asserted that the information at their disposal indicated that the leaders of both chambers and the members of the harmonization committee had convened, resulting in a decision that closely mirrored the Senate’s previous stance.

He added: “That was when we expressed our disagreement, insisting that there should have been an open vote to allow lawmakers publicly to declare their positions.”

Tambuwal additionally cautioned that this development could allow for manipulation.

“We believe this could open a window for electoral malpractice, which is what we are trying to avoid,” he said.

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