Created: May 15, 2025
Chamber: House of Reps
Status: 2nd
A Bill for an Act to Amend the Electoral Act 2022 to Make It Mandatory for All Nigerians of Majority Age to Vote in All National and State Elections and for Related Matters.
Nigerian People
National House of Reps
A bill to amend the Electoral Act 2022 to make voting compulsory for Nigerians of voting age has passed second reading in the House of Representatives
This bill, jointly sponsored by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and Hon. Daniel Asama Ago, successfully passed its second reading in the House of Representatives on May 15, 2025. The proposed legislation aims to address voter apathy by making voting a legal obligation for all eligible Nigerians. Under the bill, individuals who fail to vote could face penalties, including a fine of up to ₦100,000 or imprisonment for a maximum of six months.
This bill, jointly sponsored by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and Hon. Daniel Asama Ago, successfully passed its second reading in the House of Representatives on May 15, 2025. The proposed legislation aims to address voter apathy by making voting a legal obligation for all eligible Nigerians. Under the bill, individuals who fail to vote could face penalties, including a fine of up to ₦100,000 or imprisonment for a maximum of six months.
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