Protests erupted at the National Assembly in Abuja, Nigeria, for a second consecutive day, as citizens under the banners of #OccupyNASS and the National Opposition Movement (NOM) demanded the mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results. These demonstrations followed the Senate's controversial decision to remove the "real-time" clause from the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, a move critics contend is a deliberate attempt to undermine electoral transparency ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Several prominent political figures and human rights activists joined the protests, expressing strong disapproval of the Senate's actions. Former Rivers State governor and minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, was a notable participant, attending with his first son, Chikamkpa Amaechi, a medical doctor. Amaechi explained his son's presence was to provide medical assistance in case protesters were injured, countering the notion that politicians shield their children from public demonstrations. He accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of opposing electronic transmission out of fear of losing elections, urging opposition parties like PDP and ADC to mobilize. Amaechi emphasized that real-time electronic transmission would significantly reduce election-related deaths, which he noted occur frequently during polls, contrasting this with the protection afforded to those in power while elections are rigged. He also criticized the federal government's response to insecurity, suggesting President Bola Tinubu does not prioritize citizens' concerns, citing the president's reaction only after international intervention.

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, also joined the protest, calling for compulsory electronic transmission directly from polling units. Obi highlighted that such a system would curb manipulation and allow real-time monitoring, practices common in countries like South Africa and Ghana. He expressed disappointment that "the giant of Africa has refused to be giant" and urged lawmakers to allow a transparent electoral process, stating, "Whoever wins, we would accept." The "Obidient Movement," a group of Obi's supporters, along with students and civil society groups, were present to support the call for electoral reform.

Human rights activist Aisha Yesufu condemned the heavy deployment of security operatives, including the Nigerian Army, Police Force, DSS, and others, describing it as unwarranted, undemocratic, and unconstitutional for a peaceful civic action. She questioned the military's presence when the nation's territorial integrity faced threats elsewhere and accused the Nigerian Police Force of failing its internal security mandate. Yesufu warned soldiers against unconstitutional deployments and referenced past incidents like Lekki, urging them to consider the legality of their orders. She further criticized the government for deploying soldiers against civilians while terrorists operated freely, asserting, "Citizens are not the enemy."

Another prominent activist, Omoyele Sowore, a former presidential candidate of the Africa Action Congress (AAC), joined the #OccupyNASS protests, reiterating that the agitation for electronic processes was not new. Sowore stated that the ruling political class fears free and fair elections because they cannot win under transparent conditions. While acknowledging debates, he expressed a preference for electronic voting over just electronic transmission, arguing that transmitted results could already be manipulated. He urged Nigerians to defend any system that protects the integrity of their votes and warned security agencies against repressing peaceful demonstrators, reminding them of their constitutional role to protect citizens. Describing himself as a revolutionary, Sowore advocated for radical change, dismissing gradual reforms as insufficient for Nigeria's political challenges.

The protests were met with a significantly increased security presence compared to the first day, creating a "battle-ready atmosphere." Security agencies deployed included the Nigerian Army (Guards Brigade), Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Intelligence Agency (NIA), Nigerian Air Force, Nigerian Navy, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). Despite the Senate's clarifications that it did not reject electronic transmission outright, protesters maintained that the absence of the specific phrase "real-time electronic transmission" creates room for abuse and post-poll interference. The demonstrators' demand remained clear and simple: a transparent, credible, and mandatory electronic transmission of election results. As tensions remained high, the Senate convened an emergency plenary session to address the controversial amendments to the Electoral Act, particularly the contentious removal of the real-time transmission clause.