The House of Representatives has formed a bipartisan conference committee to reconcile differences between the versions of the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill passed by the two chambers of the National Assembly.
The development was confirmed in a statement on Thursday by Akin Rotimi Jr., spokesman for the House, noting that the decision followed an internal correspondence dated Wednesday, February 4, 2026, from the Clerk to the House, Yahaya Danzaria, conveying the leadership’s directive in line with legislative procedures.
The committee is chaired by Hon. Adebayo Balogun and includes Reps Fred Agbedi, Sada Soli, Ahmadu Jaha, Iduma Enwo, Saidu Abdullahi, and Dr. Zainab Gimba. It has been tasked with engaging the Senate counterpart to harmonise differing provisions of the bill, paving the way for final approval by the National Assembly.
The move comes a day after the Nigerian Senate passed the Electoral Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Amendment Bill 2026 on February 4, following its third reading.
The proposed legislation aims to bolster Nigeria’s electoral framework ahead of the 2027 general elections, introducing stricter penalties for electoral offences and revising key administrative timelines to ensure smoother electoral processes.
The House reaffirmed its commitment to advancing electoral reforms that enhance transparency, strengthen public trust, and promote credibility in Nigeria’s democratic process.
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