ADC HAILS SENATE’S REVERSAL OF ELECTORAL BILL, SAYS IT’S SIGNIFICANT WIN FOR NIGERIANS

February 11, 2026 • Dons Eze • 1 min read

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has welcomed the 10th Senate’s decision to roll back disputed sections of the Electoral Amendment Bill, calling it a significant win for Nigerians.

In a statement released on Tuesday by the party’s spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC acknowledged the role of sustained public advocacy, both online and on the ground, in influencing the Senate’s action.

“We must stay alert to avoid last-minute changes or loopholes that could undermine the process,” Abdullahi said.

“Democracy thrives on active engagement, persistence, and sometimes peaceful dissent.”

Abdullahi described the Senate’s move as evidence that collective civic pressure can counter partisan interests.

The opposition party urged Nigerians not to relent in their efforts to strengthen democracy.

“However, we must not relent. This is only a step forward,” said the ADC.

“We must now ensure that this momentum is sustained until the amended bill is not only passed but duly assented to by the president, properly gazetted, and becomes an enforceable law of the Federal Republic,” it added.

The ADC urged Nigerians to maintain vigilance and continue applying pressure until the bill is signed into law by the president, officially published, and fully enacted.

Dons Eze

DONS EZE, PhD, Political Philosopher and Journalist of over four decades standing, worked in several newspaper houses across the country, and rose to the positions of Editor and General Manager. A UNESCO Fellow in Journalism, Dr. Dons Eze, a prolific writer and author of many books, attended several courses on Journalism and Communication in both Nigeria and overseas, including a Postgraduate Course on Journalism at Warsaw, Poland; Strategic Communication and Practical Communication Approach at RIPA International, London, the United Kingdom, among others.