advertisementThe Senate has constituted a seven-member ad hoc committee to harmonise and distil senators’ inputs on the proposed amendment of the Electoral Act, as lawmakers intensify efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s electoral framework ahead of the 2027 general elections. Akpabio said the panel would be chaired by Senator Niyi Adegbonmire, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters. The Senate had on Wednesday stepped down consideration of the report on the Electoral Act amendment bill to allow for deeper examination of the proposed legislation during an executive session. Story continues below advertisementThe move followed deliberations on the report of the Senate Committee on Electoral Matters, which was presented in the absence of its chairman, Simon Lalong. Story continues below advertisementAccording to the Senate Committee on Electoral Matters, a clause-by-clause review shows that the proposed amendments would strengthen electoral integrity, enhance transparency and boost public confidence in the electoral system.