Among those in attendance were civil society organisations such as Situation Room and Action Aid, who demanded that manual collation be scrapped entirely, citing risks of manipulation during result compilation
Protesters gathered again at the National Assembly on Monday, insisting that the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, 2026, require real-time e-transmission of election results.
Among those in attendance were civil society organisations such as Situation Room and Action Aid, who demanded that manual collation be scrapped entirely, citing risks of manipulation during result compilation.
The rally came after a five-day pause, following assurances given during last week’s legislative session. Security personnel reportedly blocked access to the Assembly, forcing demonstrators to hold their protest outside the main gates.
Participants argued that full transparency can only be achieved through mandatory real-time e-transmission, noting that the election budget already provides for the necessary technology, making manual backups unnecessary.
The protest follows last Tuesday’s emergency Senate session, convened to review Clause 60(3) of the bill. Senate Chief Whip, Senator Tahir Monguno (APC, Borno North), proposed removing “real-time” and replacing “transmission” with “transfer,” a move that drew objections from senators including Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe (APGA, Abia South), who repeatedly raised points of order.
The Senate ultimately approved electronic transmission to INEC’s Result Viewing Portal, while allowing manual collation as a fallback in case of technical problems.
Lawmakers are set to reconvene on Tuesday, February 17, at 11 a.m., but protesters have vowed to maintain pressure until real-time e-transmission is fully enforced.
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