Businessman and activist, Isaac Fayose, has described the protest held at the National Assembly over electronic transmission of election results as only an initial warning. According to him, Nigerians are prepared to escalate actions if lawmakers fail to clearly back real-time electronic transmission in the proposed Electoral Act amendment.

On Monday, protesters gathered at the National Assembly complex, insisting that the Senate must go beyond explanations and explicitly include the words “real-time electronic transmission” in the law. While the Senate has denied reports that it rejected electronic transmission outright, demonstrators argue that vague wording leaves room for manipulation during elections.

Speaking to journalists during the protest, Fayose said the planned emergency plenary sitting of the Senate would determine the next line of action. Using a local analogy, he described collation centres as places where figures are easily altered overnight, stressing that only electronic transmission can protect the integrity of votes and reflect the true will of the people.

Fayose also questioned the logic of abandoning a system Nigeria has already invested heavily in, saying billions of naira spent on election technology should not be wasted. He maintained that Monday’s protest was merely a signal, warning that stronger actions could follow if the Senate fails to meet public expectations.