It’s an amendment that was well-intended and meant well for the smooth selection of candidates in the various political parties. The National Assembly had last week amended Section 84(8) of the Electoral Act to allow statutory delegates to vote at party primaries. A member of the National Assembly, who wished to remain anonymous, said, “The governors will now be fully in charge. However, a Presidency source said Buhari was also angry with the National Assembly for double-crossing him last February. Buhari may be magnanimous enough to amend the law now, but the National Assembly has no right to make any demands.

Source: Punch May 21, 2022 14:05 UTC