Tinubu on right track with electoral reform, says ex-PDP chieftain

Dumebi Ifeanyichukwu, a former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain in Imo state, says President Bola Tinubu is on the right track with efforts to reform Nigeria’s electoral system.

Tinubu signed into law the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) Bill on Wednesday, with top national assembly leaders in the room.

Ifeanyichukwu spoke on Thursday during a media interaction.

He said residents and political actors in Imo state believe the president’s approach to amending the Electoral Act is aimed at improving governance and restoring confidence in the electoral process.

“We want the president to know that Imo people are fully behind him,” he said.

“The ongoing conversation around the Electoral Act should not be reduced to politics alone. What matters is building a stronger and more credible democratic system.”

He urged lawmakers in the national assembly to ensure that any amendment to the Electoral Act prioritises national stability, inclusiveness, and fairness.

“The president’s ultimate goal is to improve the electoral system in Nigeria, and he is on the right track,” he said.

“I recall protests were held about a week or two ago calling for approval of e-transmission of results, which has been done.

“So it’s very clear that President Tinubu is a leader who listens and has the best interests of all Nigerians at heart.”

Ifeanyichukwu also referenced comments from Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, saying the involvement of young influencers in governance discussions reflects growing civic engagement.

“Voices like Chief Priest’s show that Nigerians, especially young people, are becoming more interested in policies that shape the country’s future,” he added.

“We should encourage constructive dialogue instead of division.”