The African Democratic Congress (ADC) said the decision of the 10th Senate to reverse the contentious provisions of the Electoral Amendment Bill is a victory for the Nigerian people.

ADC, in a statement by the National Publicity Secretary Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, said this demonstrates that when citizens act with unity, clarity of purpose, and resolve, they can move mountains.

“This outcome is not merely a legislative U-turn,” the party stated, describing it as a testament to the resilience, vigilance, and rising political consciousness of Nigerians across all walks of life.

“From street protests to digital campaigns, the Nigerian people have once again shown that sovereignty truly belongs to them,” it added.

The party said that by the Senate reversal, the Nigerian people have reaffirmed their place as the ultimate custodians of our democracy and commended them for resisting “legislative mischief that threatened to undermine our electoral integrity.”

ADC, however, urged them not to relent, pointing out that the reversal is only a step forward.

“We must now ensure that this momentum is sustained until the amended bill is not only passed but duly assented to by the president, properly gazetted, and becomes an enforceable law of the Federal Republic.

“We must remain vigilant to ensure there are no last-minute betrayals or technical ambiguities, the kind that often lead to ‘stories that touch,’” the party stated.

According to the ADC, “democracy does not thrive in silence or indifference. It demands participation, persistence, and sometimes, peaceful defiance,” adding, “the price of democracy is eternal vigilance.”