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GoNigeria Calls for Immediate Reforms Ahead of 2027 Elections
The advocacy group GoNigeria has emphasized the need for urgent electoral reforms, citing a decline in public trust in Nigeria's electoral processes since the 2015 elections.
# Electoral Reforms
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Civil Society Groups Raise Concerns Over Provisions in 2026 Electoral Act
Several Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have voiced strong objections to the recently enacted Electoral Act 2026, citing significant flaws that could compromise electoral integrity. The groups highlighted issues such as the electronic transmission of results and fees for new political parties.
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Victor Ogene Warns of Risks to 2027 Elections Without Real-Time Result Transmission
Victor Ogene, a member of the House of Representatives, emphasizes the importance of real-time electronic result transmission for the upcoming 2027 elections. He expresses concerns that a return to paper-based methods could compromise the electoral process's integrity.
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Senate Reconvenes to Address Electoral Act Amendments
The Nigerian Senate is set to hold an emergency plenary session to discuss the amendments to the Electoral Act 2022. The session comes after public outcry over the handling of electronic transmission of results and other provisions of the electoral framework.
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Senator Akpabio Expresses Frustration Over Legislative Opposition
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has reacted strongly against critics who claim the legislature is sidestepping crucial issues linked to the 2027 elections. He asserts that evaluations of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill should be deferred until legislative harmonization is complete.
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ADC Criticizes Senate for Dismissing Electronic Results Transmission
The African Democratic Congress has criticized the Senate for rejecting electronic results transmission and voter card downloads, claiming it undermines the integrity of the electoral process.