The Senate was thrown into confusion on Tuesday as lawmakers reconvened to revisit their earlier decision on the electronic transmission of election results contained in the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, 2026. Monguno anchored his request on Orders 1(b) and 52(6) of the Senate Standing Orders, 2023 (as amended), and was seconded by Senator Abdul Ningi (PDP, Bauchi Central). The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, then asked Abaribe whether he was proceeding with his request for a vote. Tuesday’s extraordinary sitting came less than one week after the Senate passed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, 2026, amid growing pressure from civil society organisations, opposition leaders, labour unions, professional bodies, regional leaders and youth groups. The emergency sitting was formally announced on Sunday in a statement signed by the Clerk of the Senate, Emmanuel Odo.

Source: Punch February 10, 2026 12:43 UTC