Senate President Godswill Akpabio has reaffirmed the National Assembly’s commitment to completing electoral reforms before the 2027 general elections, emphasizing the need for a system where every vote counts. Speaking as the Senate resumed after the yuletide break, Akpabio underscored the urgency of strengthening the electoral process for party primaries, congresses, and conventions.

He described electoral reform as both a legislative duty and a moral imperative, highlighting its role in providing Nigerians with a transparent, credible, and reflective electoral system. Akpabio called for lawmakers’ renewed dedication to nation-building, with two key priorities for the Senate: the passage of the 2025 budget and completion of electoral reforms.

Meanwhile, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, outlined legislative priorities for 2025, including the passage of the Tax Reform Bills and Appropriation Bill to improve tax compliance and reduce dependence on external borrowing. Tajudeen also addressed the nation’s socioeconomic challenges, proposing a Citizens’ Town Hall on the national budget to foster transparency, and announcing plans for constitutional amendments to enhance governance equity and inclusivity.

Tajudeen called for collaboration between the legislative and executive branches, while maintaining institutional independence, to prioritize policies that benefit Nigerians and strengthen democracy.