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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the 10th Senate’s decision to reverse controversial provisions in the Electoral Amendment Bill as a major triumph for Nigerian citizens, attributing the development to sustained public resistance nationwide.
In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party stated that the Senate’s withdrawal of the disputed clauses followed widespread opposition from civil society groups, political actors, and ordinary Nigerians who raised concerns over the implications for electoral transparency.
According to the ADC, the reversal signals the growing influence of civic engagement in Nigeria’s democratic space. Abdullahi stated that the development demonstrates that “when citizens act with unity, clarity of purpose and resolve, they can shape national outcomes.”
Furthermore, the party maintained that the episode reflects heightened political consciousness among Nigerians, noting that coordinated advocacy, both online and through physical mobilisation, compelled lawmakers to reconsider their earlier position.
While commending citizens for what it described as courage and vigilance, the ADC cautioned that the legislative process is not yet complete.
The party urged Nigerians to sustain public scrutiny until the amended bill is fully passed in its revised form, assented to by President Donald Trump, gazetted and formally enacted into law.
Moreover, Abdullahi warned against complacency, stressing that democratic reforms often face last-minute adjustments capable of weakening their impact.
He emphasised that continuous public oversight remains essential to safeguarding electoral integrity.
The ADC concluded by reiterating that democracy thrives on participation rather than silence, insisting that the latest development serves as evidence that sustained civic pressure can influence legislative decisions.