Obidient Movement warns of protest over Senate’s election result decision
The Obidient Movement Worldwide has threatened to stage a mass protest against the National Assembly following the Senate’s rejection of mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results. The group’s National Coordinator, Yunusa Tanko, condemned the Senate’s decision, arguing it could undermine the credibility of the 2027 general elections. Tanko described the move as a setback for electoral reforms and a threat to democratic governance. The group is calling on Nigerians to join a peaceful march to demand legislative action.
Key takeaways
- The Obidient Movement Worldwide criticised the Senate for rejecting a proposed amendment that would have made electronic transmission of election results compulsory.
- Yunusa Tanko accused the Senate of sustaining manual collation under the 2022 Electoral Act, calling it an act of electoral manipulation.
- The group linked the Senate’s action to controversies from the 2023 general elections, which were marred by disputes over result transmission.
- Tanko accused the ruling All Progressives Congress of hypocrisy for using electronic processes internally but denying the same for national elections.
- The movement is urging Nigerians to join a peaceful protest, demanding an emergency legislative session to pass mandatory real-time electronic result transmission.
