In a bold show of cross-party unity, leaders from major opposition platforms including the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) today called on the National Assembly to discard the recently enacted Electoral Act (Amendment) 2026 and launch an entirely new amendment process to safeguard Nigeria’s democracy.
The demand was made during a high-profile press conference held Thursday at the Lagos/Osun Hall of the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja. Speaking on behalf of the opposition coalition, NNPP National Chairman Ajuji Ahmed urged federal lawmakers to “expunge all objectionable provisions contained in the Act,” arguing that the current law undermines electoral integrity and paves the way for potential manipulation in future polls, including the 2027 general elections.
Ahmed emphasized that the freshly signed amendments assented to by President Bola Tinubu following passage by the National Assembly fall short of addressing longstanding demands for greater transparency, particularly around the mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results from polling units.
Prominent figures in attendance included:
Former Senate President and ADC National Chairman David Mark
NNPP chieftain Buba Galadima
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar
2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi
ADC National Secretary Rauf Aregbesola
Former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi
ADC National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi
Senator Dino Melaye
Former ADC National Chairman Ralph Nwosu
Former Cross River State Governor Liyel Imoke
The gathering, described by participants as an “urgent call to save Nigeria’s democracy,” reflects growing opposition frustration with what critics view as insufficient reforms to the electoral framework.
Opposition voices have repeatedly highlighted concerns over provisions allowing discretionary manual processes in cases of technical failures, which they claim weaken safeguards against fraud observed in previous election cycles.
This unified push comes amid broader coalition-building efforts among PDP, ADC, NNPP, and Labour Party figures ahead of 2027. The press conference signals escalating political tensions, with opposition leaders warning that disputed electoral laws could erode public trust and credibility in future contests.
Neither the National Assembly nor the presidency has issued an immediate formal response to today’s demands. Earlier justifications for the 2026 amendments have pointed to inclusions such as mandatory use of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), dedicated funding for INEC, and stricter regulations on political parties as advancements toward credible elections.
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