Lagos APC Supports Tinubu's Approval of Electoral Act 2026

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) defended President Bola Tinubu's assent to the Electoral Act 2026, issuing a statement on Thursday through spokesperson Mogaji Sey Oladejo. The party described the backlash against the president's approval as politically motivated and disconnected from national interests.

They expressed disappointment at the orchestrated outcry from opposition groups regarding the amendments, particularly concerning the provisions for the electronic transmission of election results. The Lagos APC argued that the law does not guarantee real-time electronic transmission and cautioned against romanticizing the issue.

They highlighted the challenges of adopting such systems, including technological failures and legal uncertainties. The party maintained that Tinubu's assent followed a thorough constitutional process and extensive legislative debate, asserting that electoral reform should not be driven by social media pressure.

They emphasized the importance of credible institutions for democracy and warned against creating a fragile electoral system.