Inside The Chaos: Lawmaker Alleges Fraud In Electoral Act Review

Speaking on Channels Television, Agbedi accused the leadership of the House of Representatives of politicising the amendment process and sidelining minority members.

He stressed that the legislative process should be inclusive and accommodate diverse perspectives.

“In lawmaking, the people have opinions. The strength of democracy lies in allowing the majority to have its way while the minority has its say,” he stated. “When lawmakers raising points of order are ignored, it naturally leads to tension. We all have equal rights here, and when I speak, I represent my constituents.”

Agbedi further alleged that discussions initially transcended party affiliations, with many members supporting real-time transmission of results as a reflection of public demand. However, he claimed the debate became partisan after members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) were reportedly instructed to vote as a unified bloc.

“At the outset, it wasn’t about party lines. Many believed real-time transmission met the expectations of Nigerians. But once the majority party felt uneasy, division was introduced, and APC members were directed to one side,” he said.

He concluded that the final decision did not align with public expectations, asserting that both lawmakers and Nigerians were “defrauded” by the outcome of the process.