PDP condemns electoral act amendment as betrayal of voters
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly criticised the recent amendment to the Electoral Act 2026, calling it a direct attack on democracy. In a statement by Ini Ememobong, the PDP accused the National Assembly of undermining the will of Nigerians by weakening the requirement for electronic transmission of election results. The party described the move as a grave betrayal of public trust and an attempt to enable electoral manipulation. The PDP urged Nigerians, labour groups, and civil society to lawfully oppose the changes.
What we know
- The PDP labelled the amendment to the Electoral Act 2026 as an assault on democracy and the sanctity of the ballot.
- President Bola Tinubu signed the amendment into law at the Presidential Villa, with key National Assembly officers present.
- The party criticised the National Assembly for allegedly diluting transparency mechanisms ahead of the 2027 general elections.
- Ini Ememobong stated that restricting party primaries to only Direct and Consensus options interferes with party autonomy.
- The PDP called on Nigerians and civil society to express their displeasure and defend democratic principles.
