The National Assembly is set to finalise the harmonisation of the Electoral Act, the Joint Committee on Electoral Matters has confirmed. Senator Orji Kalu, a member of the harmonisation committee and former governor of Abia State, said the committee will meet today to conclude its review of the bill.
Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Tuesday, Kalu assured Nigerians that the process of amending the Electoral Act is progressing steadily and remains on track.
He revealed that the committee held an emergency sitting last week and is resuming deliberations ahead of the previously scheduled sessions for budget hearings, which were paused to focus on the harmonisation process. “The harmonisation process has officially started, and you will hear from us soon,” he said.
Kalu also shared details of the committee’s work schedule, noting that members have been putting in long hours to ensure a thorough review. He said personal arrangements, such as travel to the Senate President’s residence for further discussions, were balanced with rest and wellbeing after extended sessions at the National Assembly.
The harmonisation of the Electoral Act is a critical step in Nigeria’s electoral reforms, and the committee’s decision is expected to influence the conduct of upcoming elections, reinforcing transparency, fairness, and compliance with constitutional provisions.