CURRENT REPORT BLOG Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called on the National Assembly (NASS) to enact laws prohibiting off-season elections in Nigeria. The ex-president made this plea after casting his vote in the November 11, 2023, governorship poll in Otuoke, Bayelsa State. Jonathan expressed concerns about the trend of off-season elections and emphasized the need to align them with general elections.
In conclusion, the call by Goodluck Jonathan to eliminate off-season elections in Nigeria reflects a concern for the consistency and predictability of the country’s electoral processes. Aligning off-season elections with general elections is proposed as a measure to enhance the efficiency and transparency of the electoral system. The ex-president’s plea is a timely reminder to the National Assembly of the importance of legislative action in shaping the future of Nigeria’s electoral landscape.
