Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has stressed that the country must prioritise electoral processes that command public confidence, promote national cohesion and genuinely reflect the choices of voters.
She expressed this view in a message shared on her Facebook page on Tuesday, the 10th of February, 2026, ahead of the Senate’s emergency sitting convened to deliberate on proposed amendments to the Electoral Act.
Reports indicate that the Senate commenced an emergency plenary session on Tuesday to address the contentious aspects of the Electoral Act amendment process.
In her statement, Natasha underscored the importance of electoral transparency and credibility, noting that Nigerians are eager for reforms that protect democracy and strengthen trust in the system.
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“As I step into the Senate chamber today, I carry with me the hopes and expectations of millions of Nigerians who yearn for stronger democratic safeguards enshrined in our laws.
“Real-time electronic transmission of election results is a critical step toward deepening transparency, preserving the sanctity of the people’s mandate, and restoring public confidence in our electoral process,” Natasha said.