President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has indicated that the National Assembly may amend aspects of the Electoral Act 2026 following recent political developments that exposed unintended consequences for lawmakers seeking re-election.

During the 2026 National Assembly Open Week, Akpabio highlighted that while the Electoral Act contributed to peaceful party primaries, some provisions inadvertently made lawmakers 'victims' of legislation they enacted.

He emphasized the need to review the Act to prevent future legislators from facing similar challenges, assuring lawmakers that the National Assembly would revisit the legislation.

Akpabio also defended the 10th National Assembly's record, calling it the most peaceful and productive since Nigeria's return to democracy in 1999.He noted significant achievements in lawmaking, constitutional amendments, and economic reforms through collaboration with the executive branch.Speaker of the House, Abbas Tajudeen, announced plans to withdraw the earlier State Police Bill to consider a more comprehensive executive proposal.Former Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila stressed the importance of transparency, inclusion, and institutional reform to strengthen Nigeria's democracy.The article underscores ongoing efforts to balance legislative independence with executive oversight in addressing electoral and policing reforms.