A bill seeking to amend the Nigerian Constitution and the 2022 Electoral Act to allow Nigerians in the diaspora to vote has passed its second reading in the House of Representatives.
The proposed legislation is co-sponsored by the Speaker of the House, Abbas Tajudeen, and Representative Sodeeq Abdullahi.
The bill aims to expand voting rights to citizens living outside Nigeria, providing them with an opportunity to participate in the country’s elections.
Initially passed for a second reading in July and referred to the Committee on Electoral Matters, the bill was revisited on Tuesday.
Following its progress, it has now been forwarded to the Constitution Amendment Committee for further legislative consideration.
