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Stakeholders at the Townhall Forum on the Electoral Bill 2022 argued that the National Assembly should retransmit the Electoral Act Amendment Bill to President Muhammadu Buhari in the interest of Nigerians, as it will improve the integrity of the 2023 general elections. The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Attahiru Jega, maintained that the Nigerians yearn for new electoral law before the 2023 elections, but cautioned NASS against overriding the President. He argued that the bill contains good things that will enhance the electoral process and improve voter confidence. The National President, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ayuba Wabba, urged the National Assembly to be meticulous in effecting corrections and discard the contentious issue of direct primary and retransmit the Bill to Mr President. He also expressed optimism that with a good legal framework put in place, the process will improve. However, he warned that if the right thing is not done, the 12 million workers who are members of the NLC and a formidable force could be affected.