National Assembly Crisis: Reps Walk-Out Over Electoral Act

In a dramatic turn of events at the National Assembly, members of the House of Representatives staged a walk-out during a plenary session concerning the proposed amendment to the Electoral Act. The amendment seeks to make electronic transmission of election results mandatory while eliminating the option for manual collation as a fallback in case of technological failure.

Proponents of the amendment argue that removing manual backup will strengthen transparency and prevent manipulation of results. However, the opposition strongly opposed this trend, insisting on retaining manual collation safeguards due to potential network and technical challenges.

The walk-out was accompanied by chants of "APC Ole!" from the protesting lawmakers, signaling a significant increase in political tension as the country approaches the 2027 general elections. Video footage of the protest circulated on social media, further amplifying the situation.