Electoral Act: Senate deserves commendation — Sen Nwaebonyi
Senator Nwaebonyi has praised the Nigerian Senate for its work on matters relating to the Electoral Act. According to him, the upper legislative chamber deserves recognition for its efforts to improve the country’s electoral framework and strengthen democratic processes. The lawmaker noted that the Senate has shown commitment in reviewing and making necessary adjustments to […]
Electoral Act Amendment firmly anchored on Supreme Court judgment – Jimoh Ibrahim
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim has said that the proposed amendment to the Electoral Act is firmly rooted in existing judgments of the Supreme Court. According to him, the changes being considered by lawmakers are not arbitrary but are guided by legal interpretations already established by the nation’s highest court. The senator explained that the Supreme Court […]
Electoral act: They plan to rig, give ‘someone’ advantage like in 2023 – Bugaje
Political analyst, Professor Attahiru Jega Bugaje, has warned that recent moves around the Electoral Act indicate attempts to rig future elections and give unfair advantages to certain individuals, similar to what occurred in the 2023 general elections. He expressed concern over delays and opposition to key reforms, including the real-time electronic transmission of results. Bugaje […]
Ignore noisy election losers – Ayekooto urges Senate ahead of emergency sitting
Ahead of Tuesday’s emergency plenary in the Senate, APC chieftain and internet personality, Ayekooto Akindele, has called on lawmakers to remain firm while considering amendments to the controversial sections of the Electoral Act. He stressed that the upper legislative chamber should focus on national interest rather than public pressure from critics. Ayekooto specifically urged senators […]
Electronic transmission: Nigerians won’t be intimidated by Senate – CSO
Civil society organisations (CSOs) have said Nigerians will not be intimidated by the Senate over the push for electronic transmission of election results. The groups insisted that citizens remain determined to demand transparent elections, despite resistance from lawmakers against making electronic result transmission mandatory. The CSOs noted that electronic transmission from polling units is widely […]
Electoral Act: Why I didn’t join Peter Obi during protest – El-Rufai
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has explained why he did not take part in the recent protest at the National Assembly led by Labour Party’s former presidential candidate, Peter Obi. According to him, his absence was not due to lack of support for the cause but because he was not physically in Nigeria at […]
Electronic transmission: This is just warning protest, we wait till tomorrow – Isaac Fayose
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 […]
Electoral Act Amendment: Peter Obi Is Gone – Isaac Fayose
Businessman and political commentator Isaac Fayose has raised concerns about Nigeria’s political future, saying controversies around the Electoral Act could seriously affect Peter Obi’s chances in the 2027 presidential election. Speaking in an interview, Fayose argued that without real-time electronic transmission of results, opposition candidates may struggle to protect their votes, warning that election outcomes […]
Electoral Act: Nigeria not ready for real-time electronic transmission – INEC ex-National Commissioner
A former National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Dr Mustapha Lecky, has said Nigeria lacks the technical capacity needed for real-time electronic transmission of election results. He made the statement during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, as discussions continue over the Senate’s recent decision on electoral reforms. Dr […]
Electoral Act: Senate’s decision sparks outrage, as experts compare action to major national disaster
The Senate’s passage of the amended Electoral Act, which removed mandatory real-time transmission of election results, has triggered strong reactions from political analysts and opposition figures. Critics argue that the decision could weaken transparency and reduce public trust in Nigeria’s electoral process, especially ahead of the 2027 general elections. Public affairs analyst Mahdi Shehu described […]