House Of Representatives Considers Conducting Presidential, Governorship, And Legislative Elections On A Single Day

The House of Representatives is weighing a proposal that could see presidential, governorship, National Assembly, and State Assembly elections conducted on the same day across Nigeria.

Speaker Tajudeen Abbas revealed this during a meeting with a European Union delegation in Abuja, explaining that the plan is part of broader electoral reforms aimed at cutting costs, boosting voter turnout, and reducing the tensions that often accompany Nigeria’s staggered polls.

He stressed that a single-day election system would improve credibility and ease the logistical and security challenges that typically arise during prolonged election periods.

“In our own thinking, it will help to reduce our electoral process, particularly on the turnout of voters,” Abbas said.

The ongoing constitutional amendment process also covers other reforms such as reserved seats for women and persons with disabilities, financial autonomy for institutions, and clearer roles for traditional rulers.

Abbas urged the EU to back the reform process through advocacy and awareness, noting that both chambers of the National Assembly and state assemblies will need to support the changes for them to take effect.

Lawmakers are expected to vote on the amendment bills later this month as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s electoral framework ahead of the 2027 general elections.