Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, says the house would take action on the Electoral Offences Act before the end of the 9th House.
The Speaker made the remark while welcoming members back from the governorship election recess.
The Speaker said the bill is necessary to ensure effective enforcement against individuals and organizations whose violations of the nation’s electoral laws undermine the constitution and threaten the country’s democracy.
Gbajabiamila however noted that, a system of vigorous prosecution and punishment of electoral offenders will serve as a deterrent to others in the future.
He expressed hope that it will help build confidence in the country’s elections and assessment of the recent elections will show marked improvements from prior outings.