Bill seeking to amend Nigeria’s Constitution to allow for diaspora voting from has passed its second reading in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, giving hope to the agelong push for citizens outside the shores of the country to have a say in the voting process.
The bill, co-sponsored by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen and Sodeeq Abdullahi, aims to revise the 2022 Electoral Act and create voting opportunities for Nigerians living abroad.
Bill On Diaspora Voting for Nigerians Scales Second Reading
The bill was approved for a second reading in July and sent to the Committee on Electoral Matters for additional legislative work.
Nevertheless, after passing the second reading on Tuesday, it has now been assigned to the constitutional amendment committee for further legislative procedures.
