The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed claims by the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, that the Senate rejected electronic transmission of election results during deliberations on the Electoral Act, describing the allegation as false and misleading.
In a statement issued on Saturday, APC spokesperson Seye Oladejo said Obi’s remarks misrepresented the Senate’s position. According to him, the Senate never opposed electronic transmission of results but instead acted responsibly by strengthening the legal framework to ensure that the deployment of technology in elections is credible, secure, and aligned with the operational readiness of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Oladejo referenced recent clarifications by Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, noting that both lawmakers reaffirmed the Senate’s longstanding support for the use of technology in elections, including electronic transmission of results, in accordance with the Electoral Act and subject to INEC’s technical capacity.
He argued that portraying the Senate’s measured legislative process as a rejection of electronic transmission reflects either a misunderstanding of parliamentary procedure or a deliberate attempt to distort facts for political advantage. The APC further accused Obi of rushing to judgment and amplifying claims without proper verification.
The party also criticized what it described as Obi’s pattern of selective use of statistics and commentary on complex national issues without sufficient context. It expressed concern that repeated negative portrayals of Nigeria, particularly on international platforms, could undermine investor confidence and national morale.
The Lagos APC maintained that democracy thrives on accuracy, responsibility, and restraint, insisting that leadership should be grounded in diligence, emotional intelligence, and patriotism.
