Divided Nigeria Tests Electoral Act 2026 as Opposition Mounts Legal Challenge
President Bola Tinubu’s assent to the Electoral Act 2026 on 18 February has divided Nigeria’s political elite ahead of the 2027 general elections. The legislation establishes stricter electronic‑transmission requirements and imposes heavier penalties for dual‑party membership; the presidency describes these measures as safeguards against hacking and electoral fraud, while opposition figures contend that they advantage incumbents. Senate spokesperson…