House Of Reps Amends Electoral Act, Prescribe Jail Term For Dual Party Membership

The House of Representatives has amended the Electoral Act 2026 to make dual membership of political parties a criminal offence.

In the new provision, anyone found guilty of belonging to more than one political party at the same time will face a fine of N10 million.

The green chamber passed the amendment during Wednesday’s plenary.

The House also proscribed a maximum prison term of two years for offenders.