Protests resumed at Nigeria's National Assembly, where demonstrators, including civil society groups such as Situation Room and Action Aid, demanded the inclusion of mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results in the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026. The protests emerged after a brief pause following previous discussions, highlighting the continuing tension surrounding electoral reforms in Nigeria. The demonstrators firmly called for the elimination of manual collation processes, which they argue are susceptible to manipulation and undermine the integrity of the electoral system.

The protest underscored the importance of transparency in the electoral process, with participants arguing that the existing provisions for manual backups are unjustified given that the election budget includes the technological infrastructure needed for e-transmission. This issue has gathered momentum, reflecting widespread public demand for electoral reforms that ensure clearer, fairer, and more transparent election processes.

Although the protest was robust, security forces restricted access to the National Assembly, compelling demonstrators to stage their rally outside its gates. This suggests a growing concern about security and order as public advocacy for policy change intensifies. The renewed call for revisiting Clause 60(3) of the Electoral Act Amendment indicates that there is significant legislative focus on these reforms, which could lead to lasting changes in how elections are conducted in Nigeria if properly addressed.