By Augustine Akhilomen
Former presidential candidate and activist, Omoyele Sowore, has condemned President Bola Tinubu for signing the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) into law, describing it as a threat to democracy in Nigeria.
Reacting shortly after the signing ceremony at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday, Sowore said the law is “designed to undermine and ultimately forbid free, fair, and credible elections in Nigeria.”
“Tinubu has now signed the 2026 ‘Electoral Act,’ a law designed to undermine and ultimately forbid free, fair, and credible elections in Nigeria,” he said.
He further called on Nigerians to oppose what he described as a direct attack on democratic values.
“We must resist this assault on democracy. They have dared the people. Now we must confront them, WE must damn their impunity,” Sowore added.
His remarks have since sparked fresh debate across social media and political circles, with supporters and critics offering differing interpretations of the amendment.
According to official reports, the president signed the bill into law around 5:00 pm on Wednesday.
The ceremony took place at the State House, Abuja, in the presence of top leaders of the National Assembly.
Although details of the amendments are yet to be fully released to the public, the legislation reportedly followed extensive consultations and revisions before its final passage.