Atiku, David Mark, Obi, others present as opposition leaders meet in Abuja
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; former Senate President David Mark; former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi; and former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi are among prominent opposition leaders gathered in Abuja as preparations get underway for a world press conference. The opposition figures, drawn from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), and […]
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; former Senate President David Mark; former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi; and former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi are among prominent opposition leaders gathered in Abuja as preparations get underway for a world press conference.
The opposition figures, drawn from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), and New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), are expected to address journalists under the theme: “Urgent Call to Save Nigeria’s Democracy.”
Daily Trust gathered that the leaders will speak on the newly enacted 2026 Electoral Act, which has generated controversy following its passage by the National Assembly and assent by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Although the President has signed the amendment into law, opposition parties have expressed dissatisfaction with certain provisions. They are reportedly advocating for mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results directly from polling units.
The provision allowing manual collation of results in the event of network failure has been criticised by opposition parties and some civil society organisations, who argue that it could undermine electoral transparency.
Other opposition figures present at the meeting include former Cross River State Governor Liyel Imoke; former Osun State Governor and National Secretary of the ADC, Rauf Aregbesola; former ADC National Chairman Ralph Nwosu; Salihu Lukman; and Senator Dino Melaye, among others.
The conference is being convened by leaders of Nigeria’s major opposition political parties.