ATTACK ON SOWORE: GUARANTEE HIS SAFETY, INVESTIGATE THE VIOLENCE AND SUSPEND CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS AGAINST HIM
Issued: Saturday, 31st October 2026 Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) strongly condemn the reported attack on Omoyele Sowore, presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) and human rights activist, and members of his team during his visit to Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State. Violence against a political candidate is an assault on democratic participation and […]
House Summons INEC Chairman Over Readiness for 2027 General Elections
The House of Representatives has resolved that the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, should appear before its Committee on Electoral Matters within the next seven legislative days to answer for the Commission’s state of readiness for the 2027 General Elections, rather than brief the House at plenary. The decision […]
Senate Orders Probe of Travel Agencies Over Trafficking of Nigerians to Libya
The Senate has ordered a comprehensive investigation into travel agencies suspected of facilitating the trafficking and exploitation of Nigerians in Libya, following the adoption of a joint committee report on the abuse of Nigerian migrants in the North African country. The report, considered at plenary on Tuesday, 27th October 2027, was presented by Sen. Anthony […]
What did the National Assembly actually do this week, and what does it mean for you?
Introducing the Weekly Legislative Digest from PLAC: a clear, quick round-up of plenary business in the Senate and the House of Representatives, every week. In this week’s issue (20–22 October 2026): ▪ Ebola: the Senate calls for compulsory screening at every entry point, a day after Nigeria confirmed an imported case in Abuja ▪ The […]