Activists call for protest over Senate’s stance on e-result transmission
A coalition of Nigerian activists and elder statesmen is opposing the National Assembly’s decision to remove mandatory electronic transmission of election results from the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026. The group, under the Movement for Credible Elections, claims this move could enable electoral fraud in the upcoming general elections. James Ezema, the group’s Media Coordinator, criticized the Senate’s actions as deliberate sabotage of democracy. The coalition is urging Nigerians to join a mass protest to demand transparency and accountability in the electoral process.
What we know
- The National Assembly excluded mandatory electronic transmission of results from the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026.
- The Movement for Credible Elections includes notable figures like Femi Falana, Pat Utomi, Oby Ezekwesili, Ayuba Wabba, Usman Bugaje, Shehu Sani, Nkoyo Toyo, and Olawale Okunniyi.
- The group announced an “Occupy NASS” protest in Abuja, scheduled for Monday, 9th February 2026.
- The coalition demands the National Assembly reveal which members voted against the electronic transmission clause.
- They are also advocating for a Voter-Verifiable Paper Audit Trail to ensure election result integrity.
