APC spokesman lauds NASS electoral act, praising the pragmatic approach and rapid signing into law by President Bola Tinubu
Daniel Morka has praised the National Assembly for a pragmatic and realistic approach in passing the Electoral Amendment Act, following its swift signing into law by Bola Tinubu.
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Daniel Morka made the remarks on Monday during an interview on ‘The Morning Brief’, a programme broadcast by Channels Television, responding to national debates over the speed with which the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026 was enacted.
President Bola Tinubu had signed the bill into law barely 24 hours after the National Assembly approved it, prompting discussions from across the country, with some critics questioning the haste.
Morka stated that the National Assembly’s deliberations represented the collective will of all legislators, not just members of the ruling All Progressives Congress.
“The Senate and the House of Representatives in passing the Electoral Act were being very pragmatic and realistic, taking into account the state of address of communication technology in our country,” he said.
Highlighting infrastructural challenges beyond the major cities, Daniel Morka noted the difficulties of connectivity in regions like Delta State.
“I went through literally about three networks to be able to find a stable connection to be on this show. I don’t know whether Nigerians assume that whatever is going on in Lagos or in Abuja is the same in the rest of the country,” he added.
Morka emphasised that while aspirations for ideal electoral processes are valid, practical realities such as network infrastructure must be considered.
He suggested that improvements in communication technology would eventually facilitate real-time electronic transmission of election results nationwide.
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The APC spokesman’s comments seek to frame the rapid passage and signing of the Electoral Act as a considered, realistic, and collective legislative achievement rather than a unilateral or rushed decision.
