Femi Adesina and President Buhari The Presidency has actually reacted to the criticism it received following the delay in signing the modified Electoral Bill into law.A statement released by Mr Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, tackled some groups and people accusing the president of being reluctant in assenting to the controversial bill.According to Adesina

, the Nigerian constitution gives the president the window of 30 days to inspect the bill after it has actually been sent by the National Assembly, worrying that Buhari has from now till March 1st to sign the costs or decrease into law.

After amending the costs, the National Assembly, on January 31, 2022, transmitted it to the executive for signing.The declaration checks out,”Some interest groups are cashing in on what they consider a delay in the signing of the Electoral Bill into law by the President to foment civil condition and muddy the waters.

“One can simply pity their lack of knowledge of Constitutional requirements, as the President has a window of 30 days within which to sign the Bill, or decline assent after it had actually been transferred to him by the National Assembly.

“A proposed legislation that involves the electoral fortunes of the country needs to be completely inspected, and be made as near-perfect as possible.

“Those playing cheap politics with it are, therefore, motivated to hold their peace, understanding that the ideal thing will be done within the legal time”.

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