ADC hails Senate U-turn on Electoral Bill as victory for Nigerians
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has hailed the decision of the 10th Senate to reverse contentious provisions of the Electoral Amendment Bill as a victory for Nigerians, describing it as
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has hailed the decision of the 10th Senate to reverse contentious provisions of the Electoral Amendment Bill as a victory for Nigerians, describing it as “a testament to the resilience, vigilance, and rising political consciousness of Nigerians across all walks of life.”
In a statement on Tuesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said, “The decision of the 10th Senate to urgently reverse the contentious provisions of the Electoral Amendment Bill is a significant victory for the Nigerian people. It demonstrates, in the clearest possible terms, that when citizens act with unity, clarity of purpose, and resolve, they can indeed move mountains.”
The ADC credited Nigerians’ coordinated civic actions, noting, “From the street protests to the digital campaigns, the Nigerian people have once again shown that sovereignty truly belongs to them.”
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The party also criticised the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), saying, “In the face of the ruling APC's habitual disregard for due process and democratic values, the Nigerian people have reaffirmed their place as the ultimate custodians of our democracy.”
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Commending citizens who opposed the provisions, the ADC stated, “We salute the courage and tenacity of Nigerians. We commend every citizen who raised a voice, whether online or offline, to resist legislative mischief that threatened to undermine our electoral integrity.”
While celebrating the reversal, the party warned that the work is not yet complete, “This is only a step forward. We must now ensure that this momentum is sustained until the amended Bill is not only passed but duly assented to by the President, properly gazetted, and becomes an enforceable law of the Federal Republic,” it noted.
The ADC further cautioned, “We must remain vigilant to ensure there are no last-minute betrayals or technical ambiguities—the kind that often lead to 'stories that touch.'”
Emphasising the role of citizens in sustaining democracy, the party stressed, “Let this be a reminder, democracy does not thrive in silence or indifference. It demands participation, persistence, and sometimes, peaceful defiance. The price of democracy is eternal vigilance.”
