By Abuja, Nigeria
One of the leading opposition political parties in Nigeria, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has commended the 10th Senate’s decision to roll back disputed sections of the Electoral Amendment Bill, calling it a significant win for Nigerians.
According to a statement released on Tuesday by the party’s spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC acknowledged the role of sustained public advocacy, both online and on the ground, in influencing the Senate’s action.
“We must stay alert to avoid last-minute changes or loopholes that could undermine the process,” Abdullahi said. Democracy thrives on active engagement, persistence, and sometimes peaceful dissent.”
Abdullahi described the Senate’s move as evidence that collective civic pressure can counter partisan interests. The opposition party urged Nigerians not to relent in their efforts to strengthen democracy.
“However, we must not relent. This is only a step forward,” said the ADC. We must now ensure that this momentum is sustained until the amended bill is not only passed but duly assented to by the president, properly gazetted, and becomes an enforceable law of the Federal Republic,” it added.
The ADC urged Nigerians to maintain vigilance and continue applying pressure until the bill is signed into law by the president.
However, a leading figure in the coalition ADC and former vice president, Atiku Abubakar has rejected the decision of the Senate to combine both electronic and manual transmission of election results.
In a post via his verified X handle, the ex-vice president called on opposition political parties to unite to address the issues around the electoral act amendment.
On X, he wrote, “I oppose the Senate’s decision to combine electronic and manual transmission of election results. It will cause confusion. Opposition parties must unite to address this.”
