Opposition parties in Nigeria have rejected the 2026 Electoral Act, calling on the National Assembly of Nigeria to begin a fresh amendment process to address what they described as “objectionable” provisions.

At a press briefing in Abuja, opposition leaders said the law, signed by Bola Ahmed Tinubu, falls short of guaranteeing free, fair and transparent elections ahead of the 2027 polls.

The coalition criticised sections relating to election result transmission and party primaries, warning that they could weaken transparency and public confidence in the electoral process.

Those present included Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, David Mark, Rotimi Amaechi, and Rauf Aregbesola, alongside leaders of the New Nigeria Peoples Party and the African Democratic Congress.

In a joint statement, the group urged lawmakers to remove all contentious clauses and enact reforms that reflect the will of Nigerians. They warned that failure to review the law could undermine trust in the electoral system.

The opposition said it would continue to press for amendments through constitutional means to safeguard democratic integrity ahead of future elections.