The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has directed the reconvening of plenary for an emergency sitting on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
The announcement was made on Sunday in a statement signed by the Clerk of the Senate, Emmanuel Odo.
He urged all Senators to be present at 12:00 pm.
The statement reads “The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has directed the reconvening of plenary for an emergency sitting on Tuesday, February 10th, 2026.”
Reasons for the emergency session have not been disclosed.
However, DAILY POST recalls that the move comes shortly after the Senate, on February 4, rejected a proposed amendment to the Electoral Act.
The amendment sought to make the real-time electronic transmission of election results mandatory, a measure aimed at enhancing transparency and credibility in the electoral process.
The Senate’s decision has generated widespread criticism from civil society organizations, activists and prominent figures who argue that it undermines efforts to strengthen electoral integrity ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Among the critics is former minister Oby Ezekwesili, as well as groups like Afenifere, who have expressed concern that the rejection could erode public trust in the electoral system.
Senate to hold emergency plenary session on Tuesday
