Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), on Monday led a group of protesters to the National Assembly Complex in Abuja to oppose the Senate’s rejection of real-time electronic transmission of election results.
The protest drew a diverse coalition of demonstrators, including students, civil society organisations, members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), and supporters of the Obidient Movement, all calling for reforms they say are critical to safeguarding Nigeria’s electoral integrity ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Chanting solidarity songs and waving placards demanding transparency, the protesters urged lawmakers to reconsider the decision and reinstate provisions that would make electronic transmission of results mandatory.
Addressing the crowd in a video circulating on social media, Obi appealed for fairness and adherence to due process in elections, stressing that credible procedures are more important than political outcomes.
“Allow the elections to go through the normal process. Whoever wins, we would accept,” he said, drawing cheers from the demonstrators.
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Supporters of the protest argued that real-time electronic transmission of results would reduce manipulation, strengthen public confidence in the electoral system, and align Nigeria with global best practices.
Security was visibly reinforced around the National Assembly as law enforcement personnel monitored the gathering, which remained peaceful at the time of filing this report.
The Senate’s stance on electronic transmission has continued to spark debate nationwide, with political actors and civic groups warning that failure to adopt technology-driven reforms could undermine trust in future elections.