Some members of the House of Representatives staged a walkout in protest against the attempt to rescind the Electoral Act Amendment Bill.
The disruption began after Francis Waive, Chairman of the House Committee on Rules and Business, moved a motion to reverse the House’s earlier approval of the bill, which was passed on December 23, 2025.
Speaker Tajudeen Abbas put the motion to a voice vote. Although the “nays” were louder than the “ayes,” he ruled in favor of the ayes, sparking protests.
He then called for an executive session, but the unrest continued as the chamber became rowdy.
Lawmakers especially opposed Clause 60(3), which mandates compulsory electronic transmission of results. Some stood to block Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu from proceeding, and eventually, frustrated members walked out of the plenary.