Nigerian
Senate on Wednesday approved independent candidature for the country’s
electoral process.
Senate on Wednesday approved independent candidature for the country’s
electoral process.
The
approval on Wednesday was part of the ongoing amendment of the 1999
constitution. Before now, only political parties could sponsor candidates for
elections in the country.
approval on Wednesday was part of the ongoing amendment of the 1999
constitution. Before now, only political parties could sponsor candidates for
elections in the country.
The
development means candidates can now vie for elective positions without joining
a party.
development means candidates can now vie for elective positions without joining
a party.
The
amendment had sought to move certain items to the concurrent legislative list
to give more powers to the States.
amendment had sought to move certain items to the concurrent legislative list
to give more powers to the States.
During
the electronic voting on the amendment of the constitution, 46 senators voted
in support of the proposal, while 48 senators voted against and one abstained.
the electronic voting on the amendment of the constitution, 46 senators voted
in support of the proposal, while 48 senators voted against and one abstained.
