The Nigerian Police Force is facing significant public criticism after deploying tear gas on protesters outside the National Assembly, who were advocating for the real-time electronic transmission of election results to be included in the Electoral Act Amendment Bill of 2026. This incident occurred on a Tuesday, with demonstrators returning to the Assembly complex after a brief pause in protests, where they had initially planned to continue their actions based on previous discussions that gave them some hope for change. The protests were primarily sparked by controversial amendments made to the Electoral Act regarding the means of result transmission. During an emergency Senate session, there was an attempt to alter Clause 60(3) of the Bill by Senate Chief Whip Senator Tahir Monguno, who moved to change key terms related to the electronic transmission of votes. This proposed amendment has been met with fierce opposition from various civil society groups and advocates pushing for electoral reforms, who argue that real-time transmission is crucial for transparency and credibility in the electoral process. As tensions between the police and protestors escalated, the incident underscores the ongoing struggles within Nigeria regarding electoral reforms and the public's demand for a more transparent electoral process. The use of force in response to what is seen as a legitimate call for change reveals the ongoing divide between governmental institutions and the citizens' advocacy efforts for democratic rights, and poses serious implications for the future of Nigeria's electoral integrity.