Cámara de Representantes modifica Ley Electoral sobre afiliación a doble partido

La Cámara de Representantes ha modificado la Sección 77 de la Ley Electoral 2026 para imponer sanciones por afiliación a dos partidos. La enmienda establece una pena de dos años de prisión o una multa de 10 millones de nairas.

El miércoles, la Cámara de Representantes de Nigeria aprobó una enmienda a la Sección 77 de la reciente Ley Electoral 2026, sancionada. Este cambio va dirigido a la afiliación a dos partidos al introducir sanciones estrictas. Los infractores enfrentan ahora dos años de prisión o una multa de 10 millones de nairas. La Ley Electoral 2026 fue recientemente convertida en ley, proporcionando el marco para las elecciones en el país. La enmienda busca hacer cumplir la lealtad a un solo partido entre los políticos. Según informes de Daily Trust, esta acción legislativa ocurrió durante una sesión centrada en reformas electorales. No se proporcionaron más detalles sobre el proceso de votación o los legisladores específicos involucrados en la información disponible. La medida refleja los esfuerzos continuos para fortalecer la disciplina política de cara a futuras elecciones.

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