Senate To Hold Emergency Plenary Session on Tuesday
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has directed the reconvening of plenary for an emergency sittingscheduled for Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
The announcement was made on Sunday in a statement signed by the Clerk of the Senate, Emmanuel Odo, who urged all senators to be present at 12:00 pm.
“The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has directed the reconvening of plenary for an emergency sitting on Tuesday, February 10th, 2026,” the statement read.
The reasons for the emergency session were not disclosed.
Recall that the development comes shortly after the Senate, on February 4, rejected a proposed amendment to the Electoral Act which sought to make real-time electronic transmission of election results mandatory—a measure widely viewed as a step toward improving transparency and credibility in Nigeria’s electoral process.
The Senate’s decision has sparked widespread criticism from civil society organisations, activists, and prominent Nigerians, who argue that the move could undermine efforts to strengthen electoral integrity ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Notable critics include former minister Oby Ezekwesili, as well as groups such as Afenifere, who have warned that the rejection may erode public confidence in the country’s electoral system.
