Akpabio Orders Emergency Plenary Amid Calls For Mandatory Transmission Of Results
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has directed the reconvening of the Senate plenary for an emergency sitting scheduled for Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
The directive was contained in a statement signed by the Clerk of the Senate, Emmanuel Odo, which urged all senators to attend the special session without exception. According to the notice, the emergency plenary will commence at 12:00 noon.
Naija News House recalls that the Senate had earlier adjourned its plenary sitting until January 24 following the passage of a controversial Electoral Bill, a move that sparked widespread criticism across the country.
The bill reportedly generated serious concerns among Nigerians, with many accusing the Senate of lacking transparency, particularly over its failure to make mandatory electronic transmission of election results a legal requirement.
Sources available to Naija News House indicate that the emergency sitting was convened in response to mounting public pressure and stakeholder concerns, as the Senate is expected to revisit and amend the bill to include provisions for mandatory transmission of election results.
The development is seen as a critical step toward restoring public confidence in the electoral process and addressing fears of manipulation ahead of future elections.
