Senate revises Electoral Act 2026 to adjust 2027 election dates, address clashes with Ramadan and Lent, and allow electronic result transmission
MTN, Airtel, Globacom, and T2 Mobile reject Senate claims, citing NCC data that 3G, 4G, and 5G cover most of Nigeria
Senate electronic results transmission decision defended with data on broadband and power gaps, making real-time uploads discretionary in Electoral Bill
Debate over electronic transmission in the Electoral Act 2026 intensifies as Senate divisions raise concerns ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections
NLC protests Senate voting confusion, demands clarity on electronic result transmission and warns of protests or election boycott
Nigeria electronic transmission can enhance transparency, but experts warn political ethics and enforcement remain crucial for credible elections
Senator Ireti Kingibe says electronic transmission and real-time IREV uploads remain in the Electoral Amendment Bill amid Senate controversy
