The House of Representatives has constituted a bipartisan conference committee on the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill to harmonise differences between the versions passed by both chambers of the National Assembly.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the House spokesperson, Akin Rotimi Jr.
According to the statement, the decision followed an internal correspondence dated Wednesday, February 4, 2026, from the Clerk to the House of Representatives, Yahaya Danzaria, conveying a directive from the House leadership in line with established legislative procedures.
The conference committee is chaired by Hon. Adebayo Balogun and includes Reps Fred Agbedi, Sada Soli, Ahmadu Jaha, Iduma Enwo, Saidu Abdullahi, and Dr Zainab Gimba.
The statement said the committee is mandated to engage its Senate counterpart to reconcile differing provisions in the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill as passed by both chambers, ahead of final passage by the National Assembly.
The move comes a day after the Senate passed the Electoral Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Amendment Bill 2026 on February 4, following its third reading.
The proposed legislation is aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s electoral framework ahead of the 2027 general elections, including the introduction of stiffer penalties for electoral offences and adjustments to key administrative timelines.
The House of Representatives reaffirmed its commitment to advancing electoral reforms designed to enhance transparency, credibility, and public confidence in the democratic process.
