Soldiers Storm National Assembly Over Election Protest, Activist Warns Against Military Involvement

Tension escalated at the National Assembly in Abuja as security forces, including soldiers from various agencies like the Nigerian Army and Nigeria Police Force, swarmed the protest venue by aggrieved Nigerians demanding mandatory electronic transmission of election results. The presence of heavily armed military and paramilitary personnel created a tense atmosphere, drawing condemnation for undemocratic excess.

Human rights activist Aisha Yesufu participated in the protest, cautioning against military interference in civilian protests and referencing the 2020 Lekki Toll Gate incident. She emphasized the need for peaceful civic engagement and urged security forces to respect constitutional boundaries.

The protesters maintained their demands for real-time electronic transmission of election results, emphasizing the legal requirements for electoral processes.