Atiku Blames Electoral Act Loopholes For 2023 ‘Brazen’ Rigging
Former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has said loopholes in the Electoral Act 2022 paved the way for what he described as “brazen” rigging during the 2023 general elections.
He said the gaps in the law also made it nearly impossible for election petitioners to effectively prosecute their cases in court.
Making these comments in a post on his X handle on Thursday, he argued that for the mistakes of the 2023 elections to be corrected, the legal framework guiding the conduct of the 2027 and future elections must be reviewed.
However, he accused the Senate of deliberately frustrating efforts to amend the Electoral Act.
“The recent report by the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) serves as both an indictment of the Senate and a timely call for legislative responsibility.
“The credibility of the 2027 general elections hinges on the urgency with which the Senate treats this crucial bill,” he said.
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He further stressed that it is imperative for the Senate to finalise the amendments to ensure the revised law governs the 2027 elections.
“Anything short of this is a deliberate attempt to rig the election long before the ballots are cast,” he added.
