HB2173 - An Act to Alter Section 285 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) Bill, 2025 | Legis360

HB2173 Awaiting Cmtt Report House of Reps Elections

An Act to Alter Section 285 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) Bill, 2025

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Legislative Journey

First Reading

12 Mar 2025
Second Reading

25 Mar 2025
Committee Report

Not yet reached

Constitutional Review
Third Reading

Not yet reached
Current Status

Awaiting Cmtt Report

Summary & Analysis

This bill seeks to amend Section 285 of the 1999 Constitution by deleting subsection (2) and removing references to the Governorship Election Tribunal in subsection (3). The amendment aims to streamline the electoral adjudication process by aligning jurisdictional powers with the Court of Appeal and ensuring efficient resolution of election disputes.

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