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Earlier, there was a rowdy session in the House of Representatives as Hon. Francis Ejiroghene Waive (APC - Ughelli North/Ughelli South/Udu Federal Constituency) had moved a motion for the rescission of the earlier passed Electoral Amendment Bill 2026.

Recall that the House of Representatives earlier passed the Bill on 23rd December 2025, backing Article 60(3): mandatory real-time transmission of results through the IReV portal, a move the Senate passed with a proviso (manual voting when network fails).

Calls by Hon. Waive to recall the Bill caused an uproar in the green chamber prompting an Executive session (behind closed doors).

Returning to resume plenary, the House dissolved into a Committee of the whole chaired by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Okezie Kalu. The Bende-born lawmaker however chose to carry the clauses in 10s (Clause 40-50, Clause 50-60), and hitting the gavel continuously with lawmakers in complete disarray.

Majority lawmakers called for a clause-by-clause review which the Deputy Speaker acceded to. Nonetheless, he however hit the gavel on Clause 60 with a proviso as passed by the Senate (manual transmission where network fails), causing chaos and protest from lawmakers who are demanding he turns down amendments to Clause 60.

Opposition lawmakers are standing and protesting. An unidentified Reps member shouting 'Ole' into the microphone....there is chaos in the green chamber.

Bamidele Salam (PDP- Ede North/Ede South/Egbedore/Ejigbo Federal Constituency) moves a motion to remove the proviso, seconded by Kingsley Chinda (PDP - Obi-Akpor), it fails with majority 'nays'.

Ugochinyere Ikenga (Imo) moves a motion for an amendment that results transmitted to IReV if successful must tally with Form EC8A, seconded by Ginger Onwusibe (Abia), amendment fails with majority 'nays'.

An unidentified member shouts into the microphone "they have collected money", and members stage walkout.

Minority caucus of the House of Representatives have stage a walkout chanting "APC OLE"

The House subsequently passed the Senate-type manual and electronic transmission of results via voice votes.

For how long will we continue like this as a nation?

But why do we have so many dumb people in this country? Any law without a provision if the clause fails is bound to cause and create chaos. Imagine there is no network in Obi's polling unit, will they be happy if the results of the votes are not counted just because the e-transmission is not possible? What happens if some people spend lots of money to buy signal jamming equipment and deploy it in their opponent's region to prevent e-transmission, will they not be crying if the results are voided? Please use your brain. Imagine if card reader was made mandatory when Jonathan biometrics could not be captures, would he have voted without manual option?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MMYr7akdWg

HmmmBamidele Salam (PDP- Ede North/Ede South/Egbedore/Ejigbo Federal Constituency) moves a motion to remove the proviso, seconded by Kingsley Chinda (PDP - Obi-Akpor), it fails with majority 'nays'.

fergie001:
Earlier, there was a rowdy session in the House of Representatives as Hon. Francis Ejiroghene Waive (APC - Ughelli North/Ughelli South/Udu Federal Constituency) had moved a motion for the rescission of the earlier passed Electoral Amendment Bill 2026.

Recall that the House of Representatives earlier passed the Bill on 23rd December 2025, backing Article 60(3): mandatory real-time transmission of results through the IReV portal, a move the Senate passed with a proviso (manual voting when network fails).

Calls by Hon. Waive to recall the Bill caused an uproar in the green chamber prompting an Executive session (behind closed doors).

Returning to resume plenary, the House dissolved into a Committee of the whole chaired by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Okezie Kalu. The Bende-born lawmaker however chose to carry the clauses in 10s (Clause 40-50, Clause 50-60), and hitting the gavel continuously with lawmakers in complete disarray.

Majority lawmakers called for a clause-by-clause review which the Deputy Speaker acceded to. Nonetheless, he however hit the gavel on Clause 60 with a proviso as passed by the Senate (manual transmission where network fails), causing chaos and protest from lawmakers who are demanding he turns down amendments to Clause 60.

They are standing and protesting. An unidentified Reps member shouting 'Ole' into the microphone....there is chaos in the green chamber.

Bamidele Salam (PDP- Ede North/Ede South/Egbedore/Ejigbo Federal Constituency) moves a motion to remove the proviso, seconded by Kingsley Chinda (PDP - Obi-Akpor), it fails with majority 'nays'.

Ugochinyere Ikenga (Imo) moves a motion for an amendment that results transmitted to IReV if successful must tally with Form EC8A, seconded by Ginger Onwusibe (Abia), amendment fails with majority 'nays'.

An unidentified member shouts into the microphone "they have collected money", and members stage walkout.

Minority caucus of the House of Representatives have stage a walkout chanting "APC OLE"

The House subsequently passed the manual and electronic transmission of results.

Nigeria can never be good. This people aren't serious yet. Giant of Africa my foot. What a shame!

Fuji house of comedians.

ChukwuObe:
But why do we have so many dumb people in this country? Any law without a provision if the clause fails is bound to cause and create chaos. Imagine there is no network in Obi's polling unit, will they be happy if the results of the votes are not counted just because the e-transmission is not possible? What happens if some people spend lots of money to buy signal jamming equipment and deploy it in their opponent's region to prevent e-transmission, will they not be crying if the results are voided? Please use your brain. Imagine if card reader was made mandatory when Jonathan biometrics could not be captures, would he have voted without manual option?

Have you transfered money manually this year? You need proper help. You need help. You need it very fast

Lol they should not come back again

Wickedness is buried deep in our society

APC has decided to take this country backwards because they know that wrongdoing has no consequences

Iff this is the point revolution will come so be it

where was d opposition wen tinubu was taking all d govs, senators & rep.. now all dey can do is protest nd walkout chasing pity nd sentiment instead of high level engagement.. BLOODY WEAK OPPOSITION LEADERS ZERO CREATIVITY STRATEGY ND TACT.. TINUBU IS CLEARLY AHEAD OF D GAME

Shame on them..this is 2026...you all use digital gadgets yet adopted manual xmission

Who has bewitched you Nigeria?

30 governors

More than 75 senators

Over 200 Rep Members

And APC and Tinubu is still scared of free and fair election?

I thought they swore the entire country was now supporting Tinubu?

Wetin dey fear dem?

Very dirty politicians in our society

ChukwuObe:
But why do we have so many dumb people in this country? Any law without a provision if the clause fails is bound to cause and create chaos. Imagine there is no network in Obi's polling unit, will they be happy if the results of the votes are not counted just because the e-transmission is not possible? What happens if some people spend lots of money to buy signal jamming equipment and deploy it in their opponent's region to prevent e-transmission, will they not be crying if the results are voided? Please use your brain. Imagine if card reader was made mandatory when Jonathan biometrics could not be captures, would he have voted without manual option?

And for your mind now, you think say wetin you just type there make sense abi? How Boko Haram and Bandits dey take get network even in the thickest of forests? What is APC afraid of?

Democracy is about the MAJORITY. Calling the majority thieves is not logical but defeatist.

ChukwuObe:
But why do we have so many dumb people in this country? Any law without a provision if the clause fails is bound to cause and create chaos. Imagine there is no network in Obi's polling unit, will they be happy if the results of the votes are not counted just because the e-transmission is not possible? What happens if some people spend lots of money to buy signal jamming equipment and deploy it in their opponent's region to prevent e-transmission, will they not be crying if the results are voided? Please use your brain. Imagine if card reader was made mandatory when Jonathan biometrics could not be captures, would he have voted without manual option?

Are you telling me that election in Nigeria votes have been counted?
I hope you know what u mean by "dumb"?

I want to tell u that this e transmission of votes will favor the electorates more than the politicians.

Please reason beyond tribes and religion.
Do u think that APC will be in power forever.

If they implement this many politicians will not return
U will see that credible people will be contesting knowing fully well that their votes will be counted

ChukwuObe:
But why do we have so many dumb people in this country? Any law without a provision if the clause fails is bound to cause and create chaos. Imagine there is no network in Obi's polling unit, will they be happy if the results of the votes are not counted just because the e-transmission is not possible? What happens if some people spend lots of money to buy signal jamming equipment and deploy it in their opponent's region to prevent e-transmission, will they not be crying if the results are voided? Please use your brain. Imagine if card reader was made mandatory when Jonathan biometrics could not be captures, would he have voted without manual option?

Why vote "NO" to e-results must tally with manual results.

APC is an embarrassment

I'm sorry I really want to stop quoting people but calling people dump when in reality you're the dump person makes me nauseous.

If Nigeria is not a failed country, the billions spent every election year is enough to settle issues that might hinder e transmission by 90%.

The same useless government claimed they can't trace terrorists that are flaunting their weapons and monies online because of the kind of network or what ever they're using in the "BUSH" BUSH OOO. and billions are spent every year on election and they can't settle the network issues with the billions spent on every election on this country.

What a shame. Just keep supporting rubbish.

ChukwuObe:
But why do we have so many dumb people in this country? Any law without a provision if the clause fails is bound to cause and create chaos. Imagine there is no network in Obi's polling unit, will they be happy if the results of the votes are not counted just because the e-transmission is not possible? What happens if some people spend lots of money to buy signal jamming equipment and deploy it in their opponent's region to prevent e-transmission, will they not be crying if the results are voided? Please use your brain. Imagine if card reader was made mandatory when Jonathan biometrics could not be captures, would he have voted without manual option?

zinaunreal:
Have you transfered money manually this year? You need proper help. You need help. You need it very fast

Is he up to 20 million people trying to transfer at once on the same network? Do yo understand the fragility of our network infrastructure and have you made provisions for OPTIONS?

This is the disgrace Nigeria has gotten to. Imagine the same HOR that passed the electronic transmission of election results coming back to do this shame and disgrace. These fellas need to be taught some hard lessons.

crazygod:
And for your mind now, you think say wetin you just type there make sense abi? How Boko Haram and Bandits dey take get network even in the thickest of forests? What is APC afraid of?

They are afraid of people like you who don't think far or think ahead. What is your option for places where network may fail? NOTHING. Just shouting for mandatory e-transmission.

demstone:
where was d opposition wen tinubu was taking all d govs, senators & rep.. now all dey can do is protest nd walkout chasing pity nd sentiment instead of high level engagement.. BLOODY WEAK OPPOSITION LEADERS ZERO CREATIVITY STRATEGY ND TACT.. TINUBU IS CLEARLY AHEAD OF D GAME

You can come out and support APC with your full chest without sitting on the fence mr.

ChukwuObe:
But why do we have so many dumb people in this country? Any law without a provision if the clause fails is bound to cause and create chaos. Imagine there is no network in Obi's polling unit, will they be happy if the results of the votes are not counted just because the e-transmission is not possible? What happens if some people spend lots of money to buy signal jamming equipment and deploy it in their opponent's region to prevent e-transmission, will they not be crying if the results are voided? Please use your brain. Imagine if card reader was made mandatory when Jonathan biometrics could not be captures, would he have voted without manual option?

Keep quiet, if don't have anything to say, rubbish.

ChukwuObe:
But why do we have so many dumb people in this country? Any law without a provision if the clause fails is bound to cause and create chaos. Imagine there is no network in Obi's polling unit, will they be happy if the results of the votes are not counted just because the e-transmission is not possible? What happens if some people spend lots of money to buy signal jamming equipment and deploy it in their opponent's region to prevent e-transmission, will they not be crying if the results are voided? Please use your brain. Imagine if card reader was made mandatory when Jonathan biometrics could not be captures, would he have voted without manual option?

If there is practically no network then let the votes be excluded, it happens in most elections where if certain conditions are not met some votes are excluded. In any case won't it be absolutely insignificant to have a few locations without internet completely? How do bandits make calls from caves and koverns yet communities where humans live don't have network to upload just results? Besides are you aware that uploading a file takes less data size than downloading? These guys are definitely into a dubious plan. Leave sentiments aside and reason as if you are reasonable, not an insult pls

Image123:
Is he up to 20 million people trying to transfer at once on the same network? Do yo understand the fragility of our network infrastructure and have you made provisions for OPTIONS?

We can make that infrastructure available sole for the election. That's not an excuse mr man. Do you know how many transfers are taking place smoothly in Nigeria? Leave that cheap gist for the kindergatens