SDP and Obidients urge urgent electoral and constitutional reforms
Three to four sentences introducing the article. Social Democratic Party, the Obidient Movement, and several civil society groups have called for comprehensive electoral reforms to ensure credible elections in Nigeria. At a Democracy Anniversary dialogue in Lagos, stakeholders highlighted the need for a trustworthy electoral process and constitutional changes. They criticized current government spending priorities and raised concerns about insecurity, poverty, and food shortages. The coalition emphasized that true democracy depends on citizens’ ability to freely choose their leaders.
What we know
- Dr Tunji Abayomi read a communiqué on behalf of the coalition, with endorsements from Dr Tanko Yunusa and Prof Sadiq Umar Gombe.
- The group criticized the Electoral Act (Amendment) 2026 and called for urgent review before the next general elections.
- Participants expressed dissatisfaction with the disproportionate allocation of public funds to government maintenance over essential sectors.
- The coalition raised alarms about worsening insecurity, terrorism, and banditry, urging the adoption of modern technology for national security.
- They called for a new, democratically crafted constitution and announced plans to form a think tank to mobilize support for reforms.
