House of Reps members storm out of closed-door session with chants of ‘APC ole’

According to The Sun report on 17 February, 2016, tension flared at the National Assembly on Tuesday as lawmakers of the House of Representatives staged a dramatic walkout from a closed-door session, chanting “APC Ole!” in protest over contentious electoral matters.

Things took a dramatic turn on Tuesday when members of the House of Representatives stormed out of a closed-door session.

The development followed heated deliberations linked to ongoing debates surrounding amendments to Nigeria’s electoral framework.

The incident comes amid reports that proceedings at the Nigerian Senate were temporarily suspended earlier in the day after lawmakers encountered disagreements over Clauses 51–60 of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill.

The clauses reportedly address the controversial issue of electronic transmission of election results — a subject that has generated intense debate across party lines.

According to Daily Sun, the impasse in the Senate prompted Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele to move a motion for the chamber to enter a closed-door session.

The motion was adopted in the afternoon as lawmakers sought to resolve differences away from public scrutiny.

However, developments later spilled into the public space after a video surfaced online showing visibly agitated members exiting a meeting and chanting “APC Ole!” — a slogan interpreted as a direct jab at the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

The caption accompanying the viral clip alleged that those involved in the protest were members of the minority caucus. Observers say the chant, which translates to “APC thief,” signals deepening frustration among opposition lawmakers over how the electoral amendment process is being handled.

While the precise trigger for the walkout inside the House was not officially disclosed, political analysts believe it is connected to disagreements over the electronic transmission clause — a provision widely regarded as critical to ensuring transparency in future elections…. Discover More