'APC Ole’ - Reps Chant During Walk Out over Electronic Transmission

2027: Reps cave in, back Senate on Electoral Act amendment

'APC ole’ - Reps chant during walk out over electronic transmission

Members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday staged a walkout, chanting “APC Ole,” following the adoption of Clause 60(3) of the Electoral Act

Despite Protest, Reps Adopt Senate's Version Of Electronic Transmission

The House of Representatives on Tuesday rescinded its earlier decision on Clause 60 (3) adopting the version passed by the Senate which allowed both electronic and manual transmission of results. The approval came amidst protest from opposition lawmakers who staged a walk from chambers, chanting “APC, ole”! APC, ole! The House had earlier approved Clause 60(3) which stipulates that “The Presiding Officer shall electronically transmit the results…

Reps Pass Electoral Act As Opposition Stages Walkout

By Balarabe Alkassim, Abuja The House of Representatives has passed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill approving both manual and E-Transmission of results by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the 2027 general elections. The passage came amidst a staged walkout by some members of the opposition during the Special sitting held at the House on Tuesday. This was after the rescission of the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025 ear…

Opposition Lawmakers Chant “APC Ole” During Walkout Over Electoral Act Amendment

Opposition members of the House of Representatives staged a walkout during plenary over the Electoral Act amendment bill.   They left after their push to make electronic transmission of election results compulsory, without a manual backup in case of system failure, was rejected. The lawmakers argued that eliminating manual collation would boost transparency and reduce opportunities for result manipulation.   The majority, however, insisted on ke…

APC ole’ – Reps chant during walk out over electronic transmission

Members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday staged a walkout, chanting “APC Ole,” following the adoption of Clause 60(3) of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill.Trouble started after Rep. Bamidele Salam moved a motion to remove the provision allowing manual transmission, arguing that retaining it could undermine the credibility of the electoral process and slow Nigeria’s technological progress in elections.His motion, seconded by Rep. Kingsle…