ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has defended his decision to sign the controversial Electoral Act, describing himself as a “diehard Democrat” who must follow the will of the legislature.
Speaking on the move that has sparked intense debate across political circles, the President made it clear that the rule of law remains his compass. “I follow that belief wholeheartedly and committedly,” Tinubu stated, adding that in any functional democracy, the majority will always have their way while the minority must be content with having their say.
The President’s remarks come as critics question certain provisions of the Act, but Tinubu maintains that as a leader committed to democratic principles, he could not bypass the overwhelming vote of the National Assembly. “The majority in the National Assembly passed the law,” he noted, signaling that the move was a necessity for the “rule of law to prevail.”
This “no choice” defense is already causing a stir among opposition groups who argue the President should have used his veto power.
