Group Blasts Oyo Senators Over Electoral Act Stance, Labels Them “Embarrassment to the Pacesetter State”
The Southern Movement has strongly criticised the three senators representing Oyo State at the National Assembly over their alleged stance on the Electoral Act amendment, particularly concerning the electronic transmission of election results.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by its Public Relations Officer, Comrade Rotimi Williams, the group described the senators — Senator Sharafadeen Alli (Oyo South), Senator Yunus Akintunde (Oyo Central), and Senator Abdulfatai Buhari (Oyo North) — as having failed to live up to the progressive reputation of the Pacesetter State.
According to Williams, electronic transmission of election results is not a political favour but “the clear and uncompromising demand of the masses who are tired of manipulated processes and opaque collation systems.”
“It is deeply disappointing that lawmakers from our state known for political consciousness and courage would be found on the wrong side of history,” the statement read. “Electronic transmission of results is the call of the people. It is the voice of young voters, civil society, and every Nigerian who desires credible elections.”
The Southern Movement insisted that any move perceived as weakening the legal backing for electronic transmission amounts to disregarding public opinion and undermining democratic progress.
Williams added that Oyo State, often referred to as the Pacesetter State, should be setting the standard for electoral transparency rather than being associated with positions that generate public outrage.
“We urge the three distinguished senators to reflect deeply on their responsibilities to their constituents and align themselves with the democratic aspirations of the people,” he said.
The debate over electronic transmission of results continues to generate widespread reactions across the country, with many stakeholders describing it as a crucial reform necessary for strengthening Nigeria’s electoral integrity.
