Presidential hopeful Peter Obi joins National Assembly protesters opposing Senate’s rejection of mandatory electronic results transmission
Presidential aspirant Peter Obi joined protesters at the National Assembly in Abuja on Monday, February 9, to oppose the Senate’s alleged rejection of mandatory electronic transmission of election results.
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The demonstration included civil society organisations, human rights activists, opposition political parties, and women’s groups. Protesters carried placards reading “Defend democracy” and “Make electronic transmission of election results mandatory.”
Speaking at the protest, Obi urged the Senate to prevent a repeat of the technical glitches that occurred during the 2023 general elections, emphasizing that real-time electronic transmission of results must be clearly enshrined in law.
Meanwhile, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has also called on the National Assembly to reconsider and approve the proposed amendment to the Electoral Amendment Bill.
NBA President Afam Osigwe (SAN) presented the recommendation at the National Executive Council meeting in Maiduguri, Borno State, on February 5, 2026.
The proposed amendment would require presiding officers of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to transmit election results in real time to the INEC Result Viewing (IREV) portal immediately after Form EC8A is signed, stamped, and countersigned by party agents.
Public opinion has been divided over the controversial Senate amendments to the Electoral Act.
However, many political parties, civil society groups, and social media users have condemned the Senate’s decision and urged lawmakers to reconsider the rejection of mandatory e-transmission from polling units.
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Obi has continued his consultations on national issues, recently meeting former military ruler General Ibrahim Babangida (rtd.) to discuss Nigeria’s unity, security, and improving citizens’ livelihoods.
