Popular Nigerian media personality and activist, Randy Peter, on Wednesday led a protest at the National Assembly, Abuja, where he openly challenged the Senate over what he described as the growing dangers associated with elections in Nigeria.
Addressing protesters and speaking in a video clip later shared on his official Instagram page, Peter warned that participating in elections in the country has increasingly become unsafe for ordinary citizens. He stated that elections in Nigeria can now be “a death sentence,” citing widespread violence, intimidation, and insecurity that often accompany the electoral process.
The protest, which drew
concerned citizens and democracy advocates, focused on demands for urgent electoral reforms aimed at protecting voters and ensuring credible polls. Peter called on lawmakers, particularly members of the 10th National Assembly, to take decisive action by passing electoral reform bills that mandate the use of electronic technologies to minimize human interference in elections.
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He further stressed that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) must be strictly held accountable to its own guidelines and operational rules to restore public confidence in the voting process.
Placards carried by protesters echoed similar demands, with calls for free, fair, and transparent elections, as well as assurances that votes would truly count. The demonstrators urged Nigerians to remain vigilant and continue to demand accountability from elected officials.
Peter’s remarks have since sparked conversations on social media, reigniting national debate over electoral violence, voter safety, and the urgent need for reforms ahead of future elections.