Former Rivers State governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has joined Nigerian youths in Abuja to protest the Senate’s rejection of real-time electronic transmission of election results, adding political weight to a growing national outcry over electoral reforms.
Amaechi was seen on Tuesday at the National Assembly complex where protesters, under the banner of “Occupy National Assembly,” gathered to demand transparency and credibility in future elections. The demonstrators faulted the decision of the Senate to block electronic transmission of results in the ongoing amendment of the Electoral Act, describing it as a setback to democracy.
The protest, largely driven by young Nigerians, attracted civil society groups, activists and opposition figures who insist that real-time electronic transmission remains critical to curbing vote manipulation and restoring public trust in the electoral process.
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Amaechi’s presence at the protest is expected to further intensify pressure on federal lawmakers, as debates over the controversial clause continue to dominate national discourse. Protesters vowed to sustain their action until the National Assembly revisits the provision and aligns it with public expectations.
The controversy over electronic transmission of election results has sparked widespread reactions across the country, with many Nigerians warning that failure to adopt technology-driven reforms could undermine future elections.
