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<p>By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa</p><div class="CqHiCvFe" style="clear:both;float:left;width:100%;margin:0 0 20px 0;"><script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>

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<p>The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has launched a scathing critique of the 10th Senate, alleging that the chamber&#8217;s decision to reject key electoral amendments is a calculated move by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to &#8220;manipulate future elections&#8221; and &#8220;cling to power by all means.&#8221;</p>
<p>The condemnation follows Wednesday&#8217;s Senate session, where provisions aimed at overhauling Nigeria’s electoral framework were voted down. According to the ADC, the move represents a severe setback for the credibility of the nation&#8217;s democracy.</p>
<p>In a strongly-worded statement, the opposition party highlighted the rejected provisions, which they claim were essential for transparency. These included<br />
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<p>Second of them is electronic download of voter cards. A measure intended to streamline voter access and INEC logistics.</p>
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<p>And thirdly, reduced timelines. Proposals to shorten the notice period for elections and cut the publication of candidates&#8217; list from 150 to 60 days.</p>
<p>The ADC argued that the Senate&#8217;s actions were not mere legislative disagreements but a deliberate &#8220;tampering with the laws to expand opportunities for rigging.&#8221; The party asserted that the APC, &#8220;mortally afraid of subjecting themselves to a free and fair election,&#8221; has exploited its majority to &#8220;mutilate&#8221; the nation&#8217;s electoral laws and &#8220;foist logistical nightmares on INEC.&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;The net sum of this disgraceful action is that the APC has laid the ground for all manner of malpractice,&#8221; the statement read, connecting the legislative moves to what it described as &#8220;the unprecedented suffering&#8221; under the current administration.</p>
<p>Labeling the Senate&#8217;s decision a &#8220;retrogressive&#8221; act, the ADC called on &#8220;all well-meaning Nigerians&#8221; to hold the ruling party accountable for actions it says &#8220;weaken democracy and erode public trust.&#8221;</p>
<p>The party issued a direct appeal to the National Assembly&#8217;s Conference Committee on the Electoral Act, urging it to reject the Senate&#8217;s version and pass amendments that &#8220;truly reflect the will and aspirations of the Nigerian people.&#8221;</p>
<p>This development sets the stage for a major political confrontation as the electoral amendment bill moves to the next stage of legislative reconciliation, with opposition forces rallying against what they perceive as a direct threat to electoral integrity.</p>
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