Reps walk out over motion to rescind Electoral Act
House of Representatives members staged a walkout after Speaker Tajudeen Abbas ruled in favor of a motion to reverse the December-passed Electoral Act Amendment bill. The protest erupted when Abbas declared the 'ayes' had it despite louder 'nays' during a voice vote on Francis Waive's motion. Members prevented Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu from continuing proceedings, citing Clause 60(3) on compulsory electronic transmission of results. The walkout follows ongoing protests against reversing the bill, which could impact 2027 election preparations.