VIDEO: Rotimi Amaechi Takes To The Streets In Protest Over E-Transmission Of Results

Amaechi attended the demonstration alongside his son, a medical doctor, explaining that he brought him along in case the protest turned violent and medical attention became necessary. He said the move reflected his belief that leaders should stand at the frontlines of major protests, alongside their families.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain urged Nigerians to rise up against the Senate’s action, insisting that all opposition parties should be on the streets to challenge the decision.

Amaechi alleged that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) was resisting electronic transmission of results out of fear of losing elections. He questioned why the party would be apprehensive, despite welcoming several defecting governors and high-profile politicians from opposition parties.

He further stated that even if Senate President Godswill Akpabio and President Bola Tinubu chose to ignore public demands, opposition parties and civil society groups would continue to apply pressure until the decision was reversed.

According to Naija News, the protest was organised to push for electronic transmission of results in future elections, with demonstrators specifically demanding the inclusion of real-time electronic transmission from polling units in the Electoral Amendment Bill currently before the National Assembly.

The protesters chanted slogans and displayed placards in support of electoral transparency and credibility, drawing attention within and around the complex.

Security operatives were deployed to maintain order, with personnel from the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, and other paramilitary agencies positioned at strategic points around the National Assembly. Patrol vans were stationed in the area as officers closely monitored the situation to prevent any breach of law and order.