Security was significantly reinforced at Nigeria’s National Assembly complex on Monday as protesters converged at the main gate, calling for the immediate passage of the Electoral Amendment Bill.
The demonstration was led by a coalition of civil society organisations, youth groups, and concerned citizens who insist that urgent electoral reforms are necessary to safeguard Nigeria’s democratic process ahead of the 2027 general elections.
At the centre of their demands is the provision for mandatory electronic transmission of election results, which protesters say is critical to improving transparency, reducing electoral fraud, and restoring public confidence in the country’s electoral system.
Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, was present at the protest ground, standing alongside demonstrators as they called on lawmakers to urgently implement electoral reforms aimed at strengthening transparency and credibility in Nigeria’s electoral process.
Protesters were seen chanting slogans and holding placards urging lawmakers to act swiftly, while members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) were also present at the scene, lending support to the protest.
Despite the large turnout, the gathering remained peaceful as security agencies maintained a strong presence.
Personnel from the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigerian Army, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) were jointly deployed to secure the area and prevent any breakdown of law and order.
The Electoral Amendment Bill has continued to generate nationwide debate, with advocacy groups warning that failure to pass key reforms—especially electronic result transmission—could undermine the credibility of future elections.
As of the time of filing this report, lawmakers had yet to officially respond to the protesters’ demands.
