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E-transmission of election results

February 22, 2026

Discretion Or Deception? The Battle Over 2027’s Digital Vote

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A Reform That Sparked a Firestorm WHEN the National Assembly amended Nigeria’s Electoral Act to make electronic transmission of results discretionary rather than mandatory, it triggered more than a legislative adjustment — it ignited a political storm. What lawmakers describe as a pragmatic response to infrastructural realities has been framed by critics as a calculated […]

February 19, 2026

Telcos Insist Nigeria Ready For E-Transmission As Tinubu Defends Electoral Act Amendment

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Tinubu Signs Amendment, Questions Tech Capacity PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) into law, maintaining that credible elections depend more on effective management than on real-time electronic transmission of results. Speaking at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Tinubu said elections are ultimately determined by designated electoral officials, not computers. While acknowledging debates […]