The Nigerian Senate has assured that preparations for the 2027 general elections will not disrupt the ongoing process of amending the 1999 Constitution.

The assurance comes amid concerns that the approach of the 2027 elections could slow down or interrupt the constitutional review process currently being handled by the National Assembly.

The Senate said it remained committed to completing the amendment process before the general elections, stressing that the two activities could proceed without one preventing the other.

The development is significant as lawmakers continue to consider proposals aimed at modifying different aspects of Nigeria’s Constitution and addressing concerns raised by citizens and stakeholders.

The constitutional amendment exercise covers several areas of governance and the political system, with lawmakers expected to consider proposals before deciding which ones will eventually proceed through the legislative process.

The Senate’s position is also coming as political activities ahead of the 2027 elections continue to intensify, with political parties and politicians already beginning preparations for the polls.

There had been concerns that increased political activities could overshadow legislative business or make it difficult for lawmakers to conclude the constitutional review within the required timeframe.

However, the Senate has maintained that the amendment process remains on course.

The assurance is expected to ease concerns among stakeholders who have been monitoring the constitutional review and waiting to see whether proposed reforms will be concluded before the country enters the peak of the 2027 election season.

The Constitution remains the legal foundation for Nigeria’s system of government, and any amendment requires the completion of several legislative and approval stages.

Lawmakers therefore face the task of balancing the constitutional review with other legislative responsibilities and the political activities that will accompany preparations for the next general elections.

The Senate’s latest position indicates that the National Assembly does not intend to allow the approaching polls to halt the constitutional amendment process.

With political activities expected to increase in the coming months, attention will now focus on how quickly the lawmakers can complete the outstanding stages of the review and present the proposed amendments for the required approvals.

The development also places renewed attention on the National Assembly’s role in determining whether long-discussed constitutional reforms can be concluded before the 2027 elections.