Public pressure forced senate reversal on e-transmission of results — ADC

2026-02-10 - 16:58

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the decision of the 10th Senate to reverse controversial provisions of the Electoral Amendment Bill, including clauses on the electronic transmission of election results, as a victory achieved through sustained public pressure. The party, however, urged Nigerians to remain vigilant until the bill is fully passed, assented to by the President, and becomes law. This position was contained in a statement issued by the ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, who attributed the Senate’s reversal to coordinated civic actions across the country, both online and offline. “The decision of the 10th Senate to urgently reverse the contentious provisions of the Electoral Amendment Bill it passed is a significant victory for the Nigerian people. It demonstrates clearly that when citizens act with unity, clarity of purpose and resolve, they can indeed move mountains,” Abdullahi said. He noted that the reversal went beyond a simple legislative U-turn, describing it as evidence of growing political awareness among Nigerians. “This outcome is not merely a legislative reversal. It is a testament to the resilience, vigilance and rising political consciousness of Nigerians from all walks of life. From street protests to digital campaigns, Nigerians have once again shown that sovereignty truly belongs to the people,” the statement added. While welcoming the Senate’s action, the ADC cautioned that the legislative process was not yet complete and called for sustained public engagement. “However, we must not relent. This is only a step forward. We must ensure that this momentum is sustained until the amended bill is passed, duly assented to by the President, properly gazetted and becomes an enforceable law of the Federal Republic,” Abdullahi said. He stressed that democracy thrives on active participation and vigilance, adding that “the price of democracy is eternal vigilance.”