A heated confrontation erupted at Nigeria’s National Assembly on Tuesday as opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives staged a mass walkout over a contentious amendment to the Electoral Act, sparking chants and a visibly tense plenary.
The dispute centered on a proposal seeking to reverse provisions that allow for real-time electronic transmission of election results — a reform widely viewed by opposition members as critical to electoral transparency. As debate intensified, several lawmakers accused the majority bloc of attempting to weaken safeguards designed to protect the integrity of future elections.
During the chaotic session, opposition members rose in protest, chanting slogans directed at the ruling party before filing out of the chamber. The protest temporarily disrupted proceedings, forcing presiding officials to call for order as security personnel monitored the situation.
