The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday approved report of the Conference Committee on the Bill for an Act to amend the Electoral Act 2010 to improve the legal framework for elections in the country. 
The amendment of the Electoral Act would ensure more transparency in the conduct of elections, said Ike Ekweremadu, the deputy President of Senate, while presenting the report for approval during plenary in Abuja.
He also said the amendment would ensure a level playing field for all participants in the electoral process and also provide enough time to prepare voters for elections.
Ekweremadu told the Senate that the bill seeks to improve the number of days for application for an issuance of duplicate voter cards, to determine voting procedure as well as addressing other related issues to facilitate electioneering in Nigeria.
The Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2015 was passed in the Senate and in the House of Representatives on July 3, 2014 and on Jan. 16, 2015 respectively.
The Conference Committee was thereafter constituted to brainstorm and reach a consensus on the areas of differences in the Bill before approval by the Senate. Enditem
Source: Xinhua
