Ahead of the 2027 general elections, a bill to allow for diaspora voting in Nigerian elections has scaled 2nd reading in the House of Representatives.
This followed agitations by stakeholders clamouring for amendment of the constitution to allow Nigerians outside the country to participate in subsequent elections.
The bill, co-sponsored by the Speaker, Abbas Tajudeen and Sodeeq Abdullahi, seeks to amend the 2022 Electoral Act and provide opportunities for those in the Diaspora to vote.
the bill was passed for a second reading in July this year.
It was referred to the Committee on Electoral Matters for further legislative action.
However, after scaling the second reading, it has been referred to the constitution amendment committee for further legislative action.
Nevertheless, after passing the second reading on Tuesday, it has now been assigned to the constitutional amendment committee for further legislative procedures.
