The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has faulted President Bola Tinubu over his approval of the Electoral Act Amendment, saying the move is a serious setback for Nigeria’s democracy.
In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said the president’s quick assent to the controversial bill means the President has signed death warrant for credible elections in the country.
The party questioned why the amendment was rushed into law despite what it described as widespread objections from Nigerians.
According to the party, the speed of the process raises concerns about the intentions behind the changes, arguing that instead of strengthening democracy, the amendment introduces ambiguity and excessive discretion in the collation and transmission of election results.
The party claimed that this could weaken transparency in future elections just as it questioned why a ruling party that controls more than 30 state governments and holds a majority in the National Assembly would rush changes to the electoral framework.
ADC suggested that such urgency indicates doubts about facing a transparent and competitive electoral process.
The opposition party further expressed worry about the implications of the amendment for upcoming elections, warning that without firm guarantees of electronic transparency, tensions could rise during voting and result collation.
ADC also stressed that it would respond within the law saying,“We are ready, willing, and prepared to defend the sanctity of Nigeria’s democracy using every constitutional and lawful means available to us.”
The party added that it would mobilise Nigerians towards vigilance, lawful participation and unity in defence of their constitutional rights, emphasising that the will of the people must prevail.
Hasty Assent to Electoral Act Amendment, Setback for Nigeria’s Democracy ~ ADC
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