Nigeria, April 6 -- The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has said the provision mandating political parties to submit a digital register of their members to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) aligns with global best practices aimed at strengthening party politics.

Mr Bamidele, who represents Ekiti Central Senatorial District, explained that Sections 77(1)-(6) of the amended Electoral Act were introduced to promote internal democracy and institutionalise party governance nationwide.

He made this known in his Easter message released on Sunday by his Directorate of Media and Public Affairs, where he also urged political actors to emulate the virtues of sacrifice and tolerance symbolised by Christ's crucifixion and resurre...