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Electoral Act: Obi, CSOs, Lead Protest Against Removal Of Real-Time Transmission Of Results By Akpabio
Electoral Act: Obi, CSOs, Lead Protest Against Removal Of Real-Time Transmission Of Results By Akpabio
Electoral Act: Obi, CSOs, lead protest against removal of real-time transmission of results by Akpabio. The protest was held at the main entrance of the National Assembly in Abuja.
Civil society organisations, along with ex-presidential candidate Peter Obi, on Monday protested against the Godswill Akpabio-led Senate over the removal of the provision for the real-time transmission of election results from the Electoral Act.
The protest was held at the main entrance of the National Assembly in Abuja.
Police officers and operatives of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps were stationed on the premises, while the intersecting roads leading to the parliament’s complex were partitioned with their vehicles.
The protesters stormed the centre area at about 9:30 a.m. to demand passage of the Electoral Amendment Bill, which provides for the real-time electronic transmission of results from polling units and is currently under consideration by the Senate.
The protester marched through the streets of Abuja carrying protest placards with several inscriptions, including ‘Say No To Electoral Fraud’, ‘We Reject The Senate’s Rejection’, ‘Akpabio, E-Transmission Is A Must’, and ‘Transmission Is Progress Not Retrogression’, among others.
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Mr Obi joined the protesters around 10:00 a.m.
The Senate has faced widespread criticism following its refusal to pass the bill mandating the electronic transmission of election results into law on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, Mr Akpabio has announced an emergency plenary for Tuesday (tomorrow).
Senate President Akpabio Declares Three Senate Seats Vacant, Orders By-Elections
Three senate seats vacant. The Senate president directed the INEC to conduct by-elections within the stipulated constitutional timeframe.
Mr Akpabio made the announcement during Tuesday’s plenary, describing the development as a tragic loss to the legislature.
“These unfortunate events necessitate midterm elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to fill the affected seats,” he said.
He cited provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, as amended, in declaring the vacancies.
Mr Akpabio said, “Enugu State—Enugu North Senatorial District is hereby declared vacant. Nasarawa State—Nasarawa North Senatorial District is hereby declared vacant. Rivers—Rivers South East Senatorial District is hereby declared vacant.”
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The Senate president directed the INEC to conduct by-elections within the stipulated constitutional timeframe.
“The timeframe is approximately 30 days from the date of this declaration. May the souls of our departed colleagues rest in perfect peace,” he prayed.
Meanwhile, the Senate adjourned plenary until April 21 for the Easter break.
IGP Disu Led Nigeria Police Force On Walkathon In Abuja
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, today led officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force on a walkathon from the Force Headquarters to the Unity Fountain, Abuja, in commemoration of National Police Day.
The event themed “Together We Walk, Together We Secure”, brought together police personnel and members of the public in a display of unity and shared commitment to promoting peace, security, and community partnership.
IGP Disu Led Nigeria Police Force On Walkathon In Abuja
The walkathon, which is being replicated across all Commands and Formations nationwide, forms part of activities lined up to mark the occasion, aimed at enhancing physical fitness and strengthening police-community relations.
EFCC Arrests Suspects, Uncovers Alleged Employment Scam Syndicate In Ilorin
The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the EFCC has arrested one Bolaji Kazeem Akinwunmi, popularly known as “Bolaji Original,” for allegedly defrauding unsuspecting job seekers of the sum of ₦2,921,700 (Two Million, Nine Hundred and Twenty-One Thousand, Seven Hundred Naira Only).
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Akinwunmi was arrested alongside his accomplice and former lover, Kemisola Mary Akinbo. Investigations revealed that Akinwunmi, at different times, posed as an officer of the Nigeria Customs Service and the Nigeria Immigration Service, falsely claiming he had access to employment slots for interested applicants.
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