Member of the House of Representatives Committee on Electoral Affairs, Fred Agbedi, has commended the opposition for its conduct during Tuesday’s plenary debate on the e-transmission of election results.
Speaking during an interview on Politics Today, a programme aired on Channels Television, Agbedi said opposition lawmakers acted in the best interest of the country and its citizens.
He made the remarks while reflecting on the heated session at the House of Representatives, which descended into a rowdy exchange over provisions for real-time transmission of election results.
Real Broadcasting Network reports that some members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday walked out of the House in protest against the move to reverse the passage of the Electoral Act Amendment bill.
Reacting, the lawmaker said, “The Reps members were chanting as they staged a walk out of the House. It showed their displeasure.
“It couldn’t have led to that level but I say kudos to the opposition. They made me proud. They did their best. They stood for Nigeria and Nigerians, and for the right thing to be done.
“However, I think that chanting got to the point when the majority part, APC, decided to make it a party affair.”
It would be recalled that members of the House of Representatives chanted “APC Ole,” following the adoption of Clause 60(3) of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill.