The Joint Committee on Electoral Matters has proposed a slash in salaries of legislators and executive members by 30 and 40 per cent respectively to cut costs.

This was proposed during an interactive session with Judiciary and political parties led by the Chairman, the Senate Committee on Electoral Matters, Senator SHARAFADEEN ALLI on the National Assembly Review and amendment of the Electoral Act 2022.

During the session, political parties also proposed that all elections, from presidential election down to the State Houses of Assembly elections be conducted in a single day, stating that the current system of elections is not cost-effective.

The parties also proposed the continuous voter registration link to the National Identity Number (NIN) for added security and to save costs during the voter’s registration.

Meanwhile, the joint committee has promised to interact with INEC and Nigerians across the board, for robust feedback to minimise disruptions and ensure rancour and hitch-free elections in the future.