A coalition of over 80 civil society organisations, non-governmental organisations, self-determination and public interest groups under the aegis of the Coalition for Good Governance (CCG) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his prompt assent to the Electoral Act 2026 Amendment Bill.
In a press statement issued on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, and signed by its leaders, the coalition praised the President for signing the harmonised bill into law within 24 hours of its passage by the National Assembly on February 17, 2026.
The group described the swift presidential assent as a demonstration of statesmanship and commitment to democratic governance.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has once again demonstrated his credentials as a democratic leader per excellence whose commitment to the sustenance and progress of Nigeria’s democracy and the interest of her people is sacrosanct,” the statement read.
According to the coalition, the signing of the Electoral Act 2026 Amendment into law has set the stage for stakeholders to adequately prepare for the 2027 general elections.
The coalition also expressed appreciation to the National Assembly, particularly the Senate and the House of Representatives, for passing the harmonised version of the amendment bill.
“We are extremely grateful and wholeheartedly commend the Senate and the House of Representatives for hearkening to the yearnings of Nigerians on the harmonised bill, which is now a law following Mr President’s assent,” the group stated.
It further praised lawmakers for what it described as standing up for democracy despite “orchestrated attacks, intimidation and campaigns of blackmail and calumny” by individuals it accused of attempting to create unnecessary tension over issues surrounding the electronic transmission of election results.
The coalition urged Nigerians to remain vigilant as the country counts down to the 2027 general elections, warning against individuals it described as “enemies of democracy” who may seek to incite the public.
It called on citizens not to be swayed by what it termed minority opinions or campaigns aimed at destabilising the democratic process.
The statement was jointly signed by Nelson Ekujumi, Razaq Olokoba, Gbenga Soloki, Razaq Oladosu, Raheem Ajayi, Uche Nnadozie, Wole Adepoju, Linus Okoroji, Ajayi Popoola, Funmi Olusola, Shola Omolola, Peter Oparah, Gbenga Omage, Abdul-Malik Mohammed, George Oghenebruwe, Margaret Omotunde, Abuka Omobaba Onalo and Kudu Ibrahim.