Kwankwasiyya Slams Senate Over Electronic Transmission Clause, Supports Mass Protests

The Kwankwasiyya Movement has declared its support for the ongoing nationwide protests opposing the Nigerian Senate’s decision to amend provisions of the Electoral Act relating to the real-time electronic transmission of election results.
In a statement issued Tuesday by its spokesperson, Dr. Habibu Sale Mohammed, the movement described the Senate’s action as “retrogressive” and warned that it could undermine Nigeria’s democratic progress.
According to Mohammed, the proposed amendment weakens safeguards that were introduced to enhance transparency and credibility in elections, stressing that the move represents a setback at a time when public confidence in electoral institutions requires strengthening.
“This decision represents a direct threat to Nigeria’s democratic progress and a betrayal of the collective demand by Nigerians for transparent, credible, and technology-driven elections,” he stated.
The spokesperson said many Nigerians view the amendment as an attempt to reopen the door to electoral manipulation and compromise the will of the people.
Kwankwasiyya aligned itself with several civil society and governance organisations that have opposed the Senate’s decision, including the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) through CEMESO, the Kukah Centre, and the International Press Centre (IPC).
He noted that the issue transcends partisan politics, describing it as a national democratic imperative. Mohammed also referenced the position earlier taken by the House of Representatives in support of real-time electronic transmission of election results.
The movement commended citizens across the country who have mobilised peacefully in protest, including civil society groups, professional bodies, opposition parties, youth-led movements, and other pro-democracy platforms.
“This moment has once again demonstrated that Nigerians, irrespective of political, ethnic, or religious differences, can unite in defence of democracy,” he said.
Reaffirming its position, the movement maintained that credible elections depend on transparent and verifiable processes, arguing that electronic transmission of results has become a basic democratic standard.
Mohammed urged protesters to remain peaceful and law-abiding, describing the campaign for credible elections as central to the country’s future.
He concluded that the pursuit of electoral integrity must be driven by unity, discipline, and sustained commitment.