A proposal to modify the constitution and enable voting from the diaspora passed its second reading in Nigeria’s House of Representatives on Wednesday.
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.
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.
