The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), a prominent socio-political organization in Northern Nigeria, has raised serious concerns over alleged alterations made to the Electoral Act by the National Assembly. During a recent interview with The PUNCH Online in Kaduna, the ACF's National Publicity Secretary, Prof. Tukur Muhammad-Baba, described these modifications as a significant danger to Nigeria's democracy, urging for an immediate halt to the process. The forum highlights that these alterations come after the bill was already passed by the legislature, amounting to what they view as an assault on the integrity of the lawmaking process.

Muhammad-Baba emphasized the worsening trend of alleged tampering within the legislative framework, asserting that this situation compromises the legislative body's credibility and undermines public trust in democratic processes. The ACF's worry is not just about this specific incident; it reflects a broader apprehension towards governance in Nigeria, where allegations of mismanagement and manipulation of laws are burgeoning. They argue that such irregularities could lead to a destabilization of the electoral framework necessary for fair and transparent elections in the country.

This situation and the ACF’s call for action are part of a larger discourse on political accountability and transparency in Nigeria. As the nation approaches critical elections, the integrity of electoral laws is paramount, and any indication of legislative malpractice could trigger public outrage and unrest. The call for immediate measures to address the alleged alterations illustrates the realizable tension between the government’s actions and the public’s desire for democratic integrity and fairness, spotlighting the critical role that organizations like the ACF play in civil society advocacy.