Civil society organisations in Nigeria under the umbrella of the Situation Room have stormed the Unity Fountain in Abuja for a protest over the delay in the signing of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill by President Muhammadu Buhari.
The Executive Director of Yiaga Africa, Samson Itodo who spoke during the protest, warned that the delay in signing the Electoral Act Amendment Bill will affect preparations for the 2023 general elections.
The country Director of Action Aid Nigeria, Ene Obi, in her remark urged the National Assembly to override the President assent and sign the Electoral Act Amendment Bill.
On her part, the Executive Director of Enough Is Enough, Yemi Adamolekun, said the bill will increase the use of technology in the electoral process.