The Senate has responded to recent concerns raised by opposition leaders over aspects of the Electoral Act 2026 Opposition figures, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi and Rotimi Amaechi, argued that certain provisions of the new law could undermine electoral transparency Senate leaders, however, maintained that the Act was duly passed and assented to, advising critics to channel their concerns through formal proposals rather than public pressure Legit.ng Journalist Muslim Muhammad Yusuf is a 2025 Wole Soyinka Award winner, with over 8 years of experience in investigative reporting, human rights, politics, governance, and accountability in Nigeria. The Senate has pushed back against fresh calls by opposition leaders seeking an immediate amendment of the Electoral Act 2026, insisting th...