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The Nigerian Senate is set to reconvene for an emergency plenary session on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, following mounting public criticism over recent developments in the amendment of the Electoral Act.
The directive for the emergency sitting was issued by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a statement released by the Clerk of the Senate, Emmanuel Odo, all senators were requested to be present for the session scheduled to commence at 12 noon.
“The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has directed the reconvening of plenary for an emergency sitting on Tuesday, February 10, 2026,” the statement read.
Although the official agenda was not disclosed, the emergency session comes days after the Senate, on February 4, rejected a proposed amendment seeking to make real time electronic transmission of election results mandatory in the Electoral Act.
The decision has generated widespread criticism from civil society groups, activists and political stakeholders, who argue that the rejection could undermine electoral transparency ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, and the Yoruba socio political group, Afenifere, were among those who publicly condemned the Senate’s decision, describing it as a setback to democratic reforms and credible elections.
Legal practitioners, including human rights lawyer Femi Falana, have also raised concerns, warning that the move could weaken public confidence in the electoral process and expose elections to manipulation.
The emergency plenary is expected to provide an opportunity for lawmakers to deliberate further on the amendment amid sustained public pressure and legal scrutiny.
While the Senate leadership has maintained that the legislative process on the Electoral Act is ongoing, Tuesday’s session is being closely watched for possible adjustments or clarifications that could address concerns raised by stakeholders.
The outcome of the sitting may have significant implications for Nigeria’s electoral framework as preparations gradually begin for the 2027 polls.
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