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Dr. Olisa Agbakoba has urged the National Assembly to amend the Electoral Act to ensure electronic transmission of election results is made compulsory before the upcoming general elections in 2027. He emphasized that without such legal backing, Nigeria may continue to face prolonged electoral disputes.
Akin Rotimi Jr., the spokesperson for the House of Representatives, affirmed that electronic transmission of election results is compulsory as stipulated in the amended Electoral Act, while also acknowledging the challenges in regions lacking internet access.
Public affairs analyst Shehu Mahdi asserts that Nigeria is equipped to implement real-time electronic transmission of election results. His comments follow a recent amendment by the Senate to the Electoral Act allowing for this technology.
Sunday Dare, the Special Adviser to the President, emphasized that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will approach the issue of electronic transmission of election results while considering Nigeria's existing infrastructural challenges. He reassured that the President would prioritize the country's best interests.
Abdul Ningi, the senator for Bauchi Central, expressed that the Senate has the capability to conduct public votes regarding the real-time electronic transmission of election results. His comments come amidst rising concerns about the recent amendments to the Electoral Act.
