ADC CALLS SENATE U-TURN ON ELECTORAL BILL A WIN FOR NIGERIAN CITIZENS

Nigeria’s African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Tuesday welcomed the Senate’s decision to reverse controversial provisions of the Electoral Amendment Bill, calling it a victory for citizens driven by sustained public pressure.

In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the opposition party said the move showed the impact of civic engagement and demonstrated that Nigerians could influence legislative outcomes when united.

“The decision of the 10th Senate to urgently reverse the contentious provisions of the Electoral Amendment Bill is a significant victory for the Nigerian people,” Abdullahi said. “It demonstrates that when citizens act with unity, clarity of purpose and resolve, they can successfully challenge partisan interests.”

The party said the Senate’s reversal went beyond a routine legislative change and reflected growing political awareness across the country, citing street protests and online advocacy as key factors behind the decision.

ADC accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of repeatedly undermining democratic norms, adding that the latest development showed that citizens remained the ultimate custodians of Nigeria’s democracy.

While commending Nigerians for their persistence, the party urged continued vigilance, warning that the process was not yet complete.

“Nigerians must sustain the pressure until the amended bill is fully passed, assented to by the President, properly gazetted and becomes enforceable law,” Abdullahi said.

The ADC also cautioned against last-minute amendments or technical ambiguities that could weaken the intent of the legislation, stressing that democracy required constant public engagement.