BREAKING: Nigerian Senate Passes Bill On Independent Candidacy

Lawmakers Reject Bill which seeking to provide for the election of Mayor for the Federal Capital Territory The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday passed Bill number 58 which seeks to allow independent candidates to contest for elective positions. Pltaforms Africa reports that the Upper Chamber however threw out a bill seeking to allow Nigerians in Diaspora to vote during elections. However, a Bill which seeks to provide for the election of Mayor for the Federal Capital Territory was rejected by lawmakers with 62 YES votes. Seventy three votes were required to…

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