‘Allow Elections To Go Through Normal Process,’ Peter Obi Joins Nigerians At #Occupynass2026 To Demand Real-Time Transmission Of Election Results (VIDEO)
Former Labour Party presidential flagbeaer, Peter Obi joined protesters at the National Assembly in Abuja to demand the approval of real-time electronic transmission of election results from polling units.
The former presidential candidate was joined by supporters, including activist Aisha Yesufu, as they gathered at the entrance of the parliamentary complex to press lawmakers on the Electoral Amendment Bill under consideration.
Speaking at the protest ground, Obi faulted the Senate’s position on the electronic transmission of election results, urging lawmakers to allow the electoral process to proceed without restrictions.
Obi said, “Allow the election to go through the normal process. Whatever the outcome is, we will accept it. Why introduce confusion after the process?”
The protest, tagged ‘Occupy National Assembly’, saw Nigerian youths and pro-democracy activists converging at the entrance of the National Assembly to express opposition to the Senate’s rejection of e-transmission of election results.
The demonstration attracted a heavy security presence, with personnel drawn from the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigerian Army, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, deployed to maintain order around the complex.
The protesters are demanding that the National Assembly reconsider its position on the e-transmission clause of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, insisting that electronic transmission is vital to transparency, credibility, and public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral process.
As of the time of filing this report, the protest remained peaceful, with security operatives closely monitoring activities at the scene.
