Senate revises Electoral Act 2026 to adjust 2027 election dates, address clashes with Ramadan and Lent, and allow electronic result transmission
Mike Igini urges President Bola Tinubu to withhold assent on the Electoral Act 2026, warning it may undermine Nigeria’s democracy
Reps reverse Electoral Act clause on electronic transmission, triggering opposition walkout over revised INEC result rules
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
INEC defends 2027 election dates, citing constitutional provisions, while consulting stakeholders over Ramadan concerns
ADC election transparency call: Party urges INEC to adopt real-time results transmission and strengthen procedures ahead of 2027 general elections
Nigerian electronic voting debate intensifies as analyst argues technology cannot guarantee free and fair elections without moral reform
Tinubu electoral overreach warning urges lawmakers to avoid rigid real-time transmission rules that could destabilise Nigeria’s elections
Nigeria electronic transmission can enhance transparency, but experts warn political ethics and enforcement remain crucial for credible elections
