Amidst confusion over the Senate’s decision on the electronic transmission of election results as proposed in the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2025, the Obidient Movement has accused the upper legislative chamber of frustrating efforts to sanitize the country’s electoral process. Dr. Yunusa Tanko, National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, made the statement in a press release issued to journalists in Abuja on Friday. The Senate on Wednesday rejected a proposed amendment to Clause 60, Subsection 3, of the Electoral Amendment Bill 2026, which sought to make the electronic transmission of results from polling units compulsory. This latest move by the Senate only serves to entrench the same systems that enable electoral malpractice. By rejecting these essential transparency measures, they are eroding the very foundation of credible elections.”The Obidient Movement questioned the motives of the current leadership, asking:“Does the government exist to ensure order and justice, or to institutionalise chaos?

Source: Nigerian Tribune February 06, 2026 18:30 UTC