On Thursday, July 18, the Senate advanced a bill aimed at establishing a federal agency responsible for conducting local government elections in Nigeria.
The “Local Government Independent Electoral Commission (Establishment) Bill, 2024,” sponsored by Senator Sani Musa (APC – Niger East), successfully passed its first reading.
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This legislative move follows a recent Supreme Court ruling that granted financial autonomy to local governments across the country.
Senator Musa, who also serves as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, is leading the initiative to ensure a more structured and independent electoral process for local government elections.
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The bill’s introduction marks a Significant step toward enhancing the democratic framework and governance at the local level in Nigeria.
