Nigeria House of Reps members increase campaign spending limits for presidential candidates from N5bn to N10bn
The House of Representatives has approved an increase in campaign spending limits for candidates contesting elective offices in Nigeria as part of amendments to the Electoral Act 2022. The decision was taken during Thursday’s plenary following clause by clause consideration of a report on proposed changes to the electoral law ahead of the 2027 general elections. Under the approved amendments, the spending ceiling for presidential candidates was raised from 5 billion naira to 10 billion naira. The maximum campaign expenditure for gubernatorial candidates was increased from 1 billion naira to 3 billion naira. Lawmakers also raised the limit for senatorial candidates from 100 million naira to 500 million naira, while candidates seeking election to the House of Representatives will now be allowed to spend up to 250 million naira, up from the previous cap of 70 million naira. For state House of Assembly elections, the campaign spending limit was increa...
