By Ubong Sampson
In an amendment to the Electoral Act approved by the Nigerian Senate, political parties will henceforth use only the direct mode of primaries, commonly called Option A4 by politicians, to nominate candidates for elections.
The Senate had earlier approved a provision in the Electoral Bill that allowed parties to use either direct or indirect mode of primaries in nominating candidates for elections during primaries.
The resolutions of the Upper Chamber followed a motion titled: “Motion for recommittal” sponsored by the Senate Leader, Senator Yahaya Abdullahi (Kebbi North).
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