Lagos APC supports Tinubu and criticises opposition over electoral act
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has expressed strong support for Bola Tinubu after he signed the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) into law. The party dismissed opposition reactions as emotional and lacking substance, describing them as “orchestrated hysteria.” Seye Oladejo, the party’s Public Relations Officer, emphasised that governance is a serious constitutional responsibility, not a popularity contest. The APC stressed that reforms should strengthen institutions rather than serve as experiments.
What we know
- The Lagos APC backed Bola Tinubu’s decision to sign the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) into law.
- The party criticised opposition reactions, calling them “noisemakers” and accusing them of promoting misleading narratives.
- Concerns were raised about the “real-time, electronic transmission” of election results, with the APC citing risks and challenges seen in other countries.
- The party argued that demands for perfect technological solutions ignore Nigeria’s infrastructure and legal realities.
- The APC maintained that reforms should be sustainable, legally defensible, and focused on institutional integrity.
