The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the 10th Senate’s swift decision to reverse contentious provisions in the Electoral Amendment Bill as a resounding victory for Nigerian democracy and a powerful demonstration of the people’s sovereignty.
In a strongly worded statement released on 10 February 2026 and signed by National Publicity Secretary Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC declared that the legislative U-turn proves that when citizens unite with clarity, purpose, and determination, they can indeed “move mountains.”
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The party credited the outcome to a combination of sustained street protests, widespread digital mobilisation, and a growing wave of political consciousness among Nigerians from every social stratum.
The controversial clauses, notably those in the Electoral Act (Repeal and Enactment) Bill that appeared to weaken the mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s Result Viewing Portal, had triggered intense public backlash following the Senate’s initial passage on 4 February.
Opposition voices, civil society organisations, and ordinary citizens warned that the changes risked eroding electoral transparency and paving the way for manipulation in the lead-up to the 2027 general elections.
The ADC commended the tenacity and courage of all Nigerians who resisted what it labelled “legislative mischief” by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
It accused the APC of repeatedly showing disregard for due process and core democratic principles.
Every voice raised whether through placards on the streets or posts on social media was saluted as a vital contribution to safeguarding the integrity of Nigeria’s elections.
Nevertheless, the ADC warned against any sense of complacency. Describing the Senate’s reversal as merely “a step forward,” the party called for unrelenting vigilance to ensure the revised bill is fully passed, receives presidential assent, is correctly gazetted, and enters into force as binding law.
It stressed the importance of preventing last-minute procedural manoeuvres, technical loopholes, or other “stories that touch” which have historically undermined reform efforts.
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“Democracy does not thrive in silence or indifference,” the statement emphasised. “It demands participation, persistence, and sometimes, peaceful defiance.”
The ADC concluded by reaffirming one of democracy’s oldest truths: its preservation requires eternal vigilance.
The reversal came after an extraordinary Senate session filled with procedural debates, culminating in the reinstatement of electronic transmission provisions, albeit with limited concessions for areas experiencing network difficulties.
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