Youths Protest at National Assembly Over Rejection of E-Transmission of Election Results

Abuja – Nigerian youths have taken to the streets of Abuja in a protest dubbed “Occupy National Assembly,” opposing the Senate’s rejection of electronic transmission of election results. The demonstration comes after the Senate reportedly turned down a proposed amendment to Clause 60, sub-section 3 of the Electoral Amendment Bill, which would have made e-transmission of election results mandatory.

Protesters began their march from the Federal Secretariat towards the National Assembly gate amid a heavy security presence, including personnel from the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigerian Army, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.

The protest reflects growing public concern over transparency in the conduct of elections, as calls for the adoption of technology in result transmission continue to gain momentum.

Written by Adeyemi Adewale