JUST-IN: Protesters storm National Assembly over Election Result Transmission

Protesters on Monday began converging at the entrance of the National Assembly in Abuja for the “Occupy National Assembly” demonstration, demanding clarity on the electronic transmission of election results.

A heavy security presence was deployed at the scene, with personnel from the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigerian Army, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps maintaining order.

The protest comes amid widespread public concern over the Senate’s position on electronic transmission of election results.

While the Senate has issued multiple clarifications denying the rejection of e-transmission, the protesters insist that lawmakers explicitly include the phrase “real-time electronic transmission” in the proposed legislation.

Updates on the demonstration are ongoing.