Adewole Adebayo Criticizes National Assembly Over Election Result Transmission
Adewole Adebayo, a former presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), criticized members of the National Assembly for opposing the mandatory electronic transmission of election results, stating that their actions pose a threat to Nigeria's democracy. Adebayo's comments came in response to the Senate's rejection of a proposed amendment seeking to make electronic transmission compulsory.
He emphasized the importance of democracy and accused lawmakers of undermining the will of the people. Adebayo condemned the legislators as "coup plotters" and urged Nigerians to defend democracy.
He highlighted the need for transparency in electoral processes and expressed concerns over the lawmakers' decision. Adebayo stressed the significance of democracy over personal wealth and power, calling for the protection of democratic values in Nigeria.
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