Former Labour Party Presidential Candidate Peter Obi Joins Protest at National Assembly Over E-Transmission of Election Results!

Former Labour Party Presidential Candidate Peter Obi Joins Protest at National Assembly Over E-Transmission of Election Results!

Reported by Mustapha Labake Omowumi | Sele Media Africa Journalist

Obi, a key figure in Nigeria’s political landscape and leader of the Obidient Movement, was seen standing alongside youths, civil society activists, and supporters calling for mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results. The protesters marched under slogans demanding transparency and credibility in the electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections.
According to multiple eyewitness accounts and media reports, Obi addressed the crowd at the National Assembly on Monday, urging calm among demonstrators but reaffirming their determination to push for electoral reforms that would enshrine electronic transmission of polling unit results in law.
The protest reflects growing public discontent with the Senate’s handling of the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2026, particularly the upper chamber’s rejection or significant alteration of provisions that would have made real-time electronic transmission of election results compulsory. Critics argue that removing or weakening this clause undermines the integrity of Nigeria’s electoral system and could lead to continued manipulation or disputes over election outcomes.
Civil society groups, including student organisations and members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), are actively participating in the demonstration, amplifying calls for the National Assembly to reconsider its position and restore mandatory e-transmission provisions to the amended law.
Observers say the protest underscores broader concerns about electoral transparency and the role of technology in strengthening democratic processes in Nigeria. As the standoff continues, stakeholders across the political spectrum are closely watching developments at the Legislature, with many urging dialogue between lawmakers and civil society to prevent further escalation.

Citations:
1.TVC News https://www.tvcnews.tv/peter-obi-other-protesters-storm-nass-over-e-transmission-of-election-results/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

2.The Cable https://www.thecable.ng/just-in-obi-leads-protesters-to-nassembly-over-real-time-transmission-of-election-results/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

3.Vanguard Nigeria https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/02/obi-joins-protesting-youths-in-national-assembly-protest-over-electoral-act-amendment/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

4.Nigeria Info FM https://www.nigeriainfo.fm/news/national/occupy-nass-protests-peter-obi-urges-calm-says-e-transmission-row-should-not-derail-elections/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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Mustapha Labake Omowumi is a journalist from Ibadan, Oyo State, and a graduate of the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) in Economics and Mathematics. He demonstrates a strong commitment to professional journalism, with a keen interest in writing and storytelling, guided by principles of self-discipline, accuracy, and trustworthiness.

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