Why opposition leaders are angry over 2026 Electoral Act — APC

The (APC) says opposition leaders are upset about the 2026 amendment to the Electoral Act because it disrupts what the ruling party described as a strategy to challenge the credibility of the 2027 general elections.

Speaking on on Thursday, APC spokesperson, Felix Morka, said some opposition figures were relying on real-time electronic transmission of results as a basis to dispute election outcomes where such transmission is not feasible.

According to Morka, the amendment removes what he called a “game plan” to invalidate elections in situations where real-time result transmission cannot occur.

He argued that key opposition figures were aware that internet connectivity remains uneven across many parts of Nigeria, making real-time transmission unreliable nationwide.

Morka specifically mentioned prominent opposition figures, including , and , saying they understood the limitations of connectivity across voting districts.

His remarks followed the signing of the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2026 into law by President .

However, opposition parties, including the (ADC) and the (NNPP), rejected the new law, describing it as anti-democratic and skewed in favour of the ruling party ahead of the 2027 elections.

At a joint press conference in Abuja, opposition leaders called on the National Assembly to begin another amendment process. The agitation featured senior figures such as Abubakar, Obi and former Rivers State governor .

The Senate, however, dismissed the demand for an immediate review, advising the opposition to pursue any concerns through the legislative procedures of the parliament.