The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent approval of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026, describing the action as “signing the death warrant of credible elections” in Nigeria. The opposition party’s statement reflects widespread concern among critics who argue that the new law could weaken transparency and voter confidence in the run‑up to the 2027 general elections.

In a statement on Thursday by its National Publicity Secretary Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC lamented the “undue haste” with which the president signed the amended Electoral Act despite objections from citizens across the country and calls from civil society for deeper electoral reforms. The party said the rapid enactment suggests the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) may be wary of a fully transparent and competitive electoral process.

The ADC argued that instead of strengthening democracy, the amendment introduces “ambiguity” and grants excessive discretion in key areas such as collation and transmission of results. The party warned that without strong guarantees for electronic transparency, people might feel compelled to closely monitor vote processes themselves to prevent discrepancies at polling units and collation centres.

“We will mobilise Nigerians toward vigilance toward lawful participation and toward unity in defence of their constitutional rights,” the ADC said emphasising its intention to challenge what it sees as a threat to democratic integrity using “every constitutional and lawful means available”.

The party’s condemnation adds to growing criticism from other political movements and civil society groups who say the Electoral Act amendment was passed and signed too swiftly, missing a broader engagement with public concerns on electoral transparency and accountability.