Former presidential candidate Peter Obi on Monday joined protesters at the entrance of the National Assembly in Abuja, calling for the inclusion of real-time electronic transmission of election results in the ongoing Electoral Act amendment.
Obi, who is regarded as a key political figure ahead of the 2027 elections, arrived at the protest ground alongside supporters and civil society activists, including Aisha Yesufu.
Addressing demonstrators, he stressed the need for credible electoral processes and warned against policies that could undermine public confidence in future elections.
He said Nigerians want a transparent system where results are transmitted directly from polling units without manipulation, adding that citizens are prepared to accept any outcome once the process is credible and free of irregularities.
The protest, which drew participants from different advocacy groups, was organised to pressure lawmakers to make real-time electronic transmission mandatory in the proposed Electoral Amendment Bill currently before the National Assembly.
Security presence was heavy around the complex, with police officers, personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, and other paramilitary agencies deployed to strategic points to maintain order.
The demonstration comes amid ongoing debates over proposed changes to the Electoral Act ahead of the 2027 general elections, particularly on whether the Independent National Electoral Commission should be required by law to transmit election results electronically in real time or be allowed to decide based on prevailing circumstances.
