ADC Thumbs Up Nigerians Over Senate Reversal Of Electoral Amendment Bill

By Ayodele Oni 

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the decision of the 10th Senate to reverse controversial provisions of the Electoral Amendment Bill as an affirmation of Nigerians as custodians of democracy.

The opposition party noted that the decision is also a major victory for Nigerian citizens, attributing the development to sustained public pressure across the country.

In a statement issued on Tuesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party stated that the Senate’s reversal underscores the power of collective civic action and proves that united citizens can successfully challenge partisan manipulation.

According to the ADC, the development goes beyond a routine legislative adjustment and represents a clear affirmation of popular sovereignty.

“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 statement said.

The party pointed out that the outcome reflects the growing political consciousness of Nigerians from all walks of life, pointing to both street protests and digital advocacy as critical tools that forced the lawmakers to retrace their steps.

“This outcome is not merely a legislative U-turn. It is a testament to the resilience, vigilance, and rising political awareness of Nigerians, who have once again shown that sovereignty truly belongs to the people.”

The ADC also accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of a pattern of disregard for due process and democratic norms, stressing that citizens had once again asserted themselves as the ultimate custodians of Nigeria’s democracy.

Commending Nigerians for their courage and persistence, the party urged citizens not to relax, warning that the struggle was far from over.

“We must not relent. This is only a step forward. Nigerians must sustain the pressure until the amended Bill is fully passed, assented to by the President, properly gazetted, and becomes an enforceable law of the Federal Republic.”

The party cautioned against last-minute alterations or technical ambiguities that could undermine the intent of the law, warning against outcomes that often result in “stories that touch.”

Reiterating its commitment to democratic accountability, the ADC concluded by reminding Nigerians that democracy requires constant engagement.

“Democracy does not thrive in silence or indifference. It demands participation, persistence, and sometimes peaceful defiance. The price of democracy is eternal vigilance.”