BREAKING: Protesters Storm Abuja for ‘Occupy National Assembly’ Protest Over E-Transmission Rejection

Nigerian youths have begun converging in Abuja for the “Occupy National Assembly” protest, staged in opposition to the Senate’s rejection of electronic transmission of election results.

TRENDBROI reports that the protest has attracted a heavy security presence, with personnel deployed from the Nigeria Police Force, Nigerian Army, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to monitor the situation.

The demonstration is coming on the heels of the Senate’s decision to reject a proposed amendment to the Electoral Amendment Bill, which sought to make the electronic transmission of election results mandatory.

Recall that the Senate, on Wednesday, reportedly voted against changes to Clause 60, sub-section 3 of the bill, a move that has sparked widespread criticism from civil society groups, activists, and concerned citizens.

As of the time of filing this report, the protesters had commenced a peaceful march from the Federal Secretariat, advancing towards the National Assembly gate to register their displeasure over the lawmakers’ decision.

The protest underscores growing public concern over electoral transparency and credibility ahead of future elections.