Presidential aspirant Peter Obi on Tuesday joined pro-democracy activists in a protest at the National Assembly, calling for a review of the Electoral Act Reform Bill currently under consideration by lawmakers.
The protesters, made up of civil society groups and political supporters, gathered at the National Assembly complex in Abuja, expressing concerns that some provisions of the proposed legislation could weaken electoral transparency and accountability.
Speaking during the protest, Obi urged lawmakers to ensure that any amendments to the Electoral Act strengthen the credibility of elections and protect the independence of the electoral process. He said the bill, in its current form, requires broader consultation with stakeholders.
The demonstrators also called for greater public input, warning that poorly crafted reforms could erode confidence in future elections.
Security operatives were deployed around the National Assembly, but the protest remained peaceful, with no reported incidents.
As of the time of reporting, the National Assembly had not issued an official response to the demands raised by the protesters. Deliberations on the Electoral Act Reform Bill are ongoing.
