Reps Consider Merging All Elections Into One Day

Reps Consider Merging All Elections Into One Day

Nigeria’s election system may soon witness a dramatic change. The House of Representatives is debating a major proposal.

If approved, all elections could happen on the same day.

As part of ongoing electoral reforms, lawmakers are considering conducting presidential, governorship, National Assembly, and State Assembly elections together. Supporters of the idea argue it will reduce cost, election violence, and voter fatigue.

They believe a single-day election could also strengthen participation and trust in the system.

However, critics warn that merging all elections might overwhelm the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and could create confusion for voters.

Some also fear it may reduce the attention given to local contests, since national races often dominate the spotlight.

The proposal has already started sparking heated debates across Nigeria.

Many citizens are eager to see if this reform will truly improve transparency or simply complicate the process further.