*Abuja, Nigeria | Thursday, February 5, 2026* — The House of Representatives has constituted a bipartisan Conference Committee on the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, in accordance with legislative procedure for harmonising areas of difference between the versions of the Bill passed by both Chambers of the National Assembly.

This development is contained in an internal correspondence dated Wednesday, February 4, 2026, from the Clerk to the House of Representatives, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, Esq., conveying the directive of the Leadership of the House.

According to the correspondence, the Conference Committee is composed as follows:

1. Rep. Adebayo Balogun – Chairman

2. Rep. Fred Agbedi

3. Rep. Sada Soli

4. Rep. Ahmadu Jaha

5. Rep. Iduma Igariwey Enwo

6. Rep. Saidu Musa Abdullahi

7. Rep. Dr. Zainab Gimba

The Committee is mandated to confer with its counterpart from the Senate with a view to harmonising the differing provisions of the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill as passed by both Chambers, ahead of final passage by the National Assembly.

The House of Representatives reiterates its commitment to advancing electoral reforms that strengthen transparency, credibility, and public confidence in Nigeria’s democratic process.

Signed:

*Rep. Akin Rotimi, Jr.*
Spokesman, House of Representatives