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The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has accused the APC-led Senate of being afraid of free and fair elections after rejecting key electoral reforms meant to strengthen transparency and integrity in Nigeria’s voting process.

This was contained in a statement signed and released by the National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Bolaji Abdulahi on Wednesday.

The party criticized the Senate’s rejection of electronic transmission of election results, saying it signals yet another effort by the APC to manipulate future elections.

Other rejected reforms included the electronic download of voter cards from the INEC website, a reduction in election notice periods, and a shortened timeline for the publication of candidates from 150 days to 60 days.

“The proposed provisions were intended to provide safeguards against electoral abuse and restore voter confidence.

“But the Senate’s action amounts to tampering with the law, creating opportunities for rigging and imposing logistical challenges on INEC that could weaken future elections,” the statement read.

The ADC accused the APC of exploiting its majority in the National Assembly to entrench malpractice, warning that the party’s fear of free and fair elections is driving legislative manipulations.

"By rejecting reforms meant to improve election conduct, the APC has shown its desire to cling to power by all means,” the statement added.

The opposition party urged Nigerians to hold the APC accountable and called on the Conference Committee on the Electoral Act to reject the Senate’s submissions.

It also appealed for amendments that reflect democratic principles and the will of the Nigerian people.

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Ofunaofu:
Tinubu is eternally afraid of free fair and credible elections

bewisemasses:
APC don't believe that their economic progressive policies will win them elections abi.
Brilliant ideas and technology to curb rigging but ancients will prefer d old ways whose loopholes they have mastered.
It takes God not to hate our leaders in this country

nkemjacob2:
Nigerians Will have to come out to reject this bill. No matter all cost. We don't have business been Nigeria if such impunity keeps existing


Nigerians put your senate whom U elect into pressure.

Mandatory Electorial transmission or never

Tenses:
Tinubu has bought over the entire governors and senators and you think these people will play fair.

bewisemasses:
APC don't believe that their economic progressive policies will win them elections abi.
Brilliant ideas and technology to curb rigging but ancients will prefer d old ways whose loopholes they have mastered.
It takes God not to hate our leaders in this country

Bmaster:
So after falling yakataa so many times at Turkish soil,this man still want to contest?
Some people no just have any regard for their life i swear

sirchim:
Quote me any day any time, THIEFNIBU Baban Baban BARAWOO, can never ever win OBI the Tsunami, Sarkin Salama in a FREE and FAIR election. If na lie ask am wetin him eye see for Lagos and Abuja, before EYEneck rig am up.

jattopeter:
Sad reality ,APC knows they cant win free and fair election under a good circumstances.
Let us be honest with one another, If we are to be honest with one another. If you have done well , why are you scared ?

Burob:
Only the hypocrites cry more than the bereaved.

Burob:
No be today we done dey tell una donkey years ago, say Bola Tinubu na una master.

Sorry for those misguided children wey dey wait for 2027 general election.

jamafa:
Obi can never win Tinubu in a free and fair election. If nah lie ask em watin Obi eyes see in Kano, Kastina and Ekiti 😂

Tenses:
tinubu can buy the entire politicians in the world but he cannot buy the people.

2027 will clear every doubt.

May God spare us.

Iran2025:
What do you expect when criminals are now in government