Niger: Governor addresses Minna’s power, water shortages
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has raised concerns over threats to democracy in Nigeria amid controversies surrounding the Electoral Act Amendment Bills in the National Assembly. The forum insists that real-time transmission of election results is crucial to improving transparency and strengthening democratic processes. ACF’s National Publicity Secretary, Prof. T. A. Muhammad-Baba, claimed that external […]
Electoral act: Democracy under threat in Nigeria – ACF
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has raised concerns over threats to democracy in Nigeria amid controversies surrounding the Electoral Act Amendment Bills in the National Assembly. The forum insists that real-time transmission of election results is crucial to improving transparency and strengthening democratic processes. ACF’s National Publicity Secretary, Prof. T. A. Muhammad-Baba, claimed that external […]
2027: If they don’t count it, we count the person – Peter Obi
The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the last general election, Peter Obi, has declared that votes must count in the 2027 elections. Obi warned that Nigerians would not accept any manipulation of results, stressing that the integrity of the electoral process must be protected. His comment, “If they don’t count it, we count the person,” […]
2027: Adopt real-time results upload or face protests – RNA tells Senate
The Rescue Nigeria Alliance (RNA) has warned the Senate to restore compulsory real-time electronic transmission of election results ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group said removing the provision from the amended Electoral Act could weaken transparency and damage public trust in Nigeria’s electoral system. According to the organisation, transparent elections are vital for […]
Electoral act: They plan to rig, give ‘someone’ advantage like in 2023 – Bugaje
Political analyst, Professor Attahiru Jega Bugaje, has warned that recent moves around the Electoral Act indicate attempts to rig future elections and give unfair advantages to certain individuals, similar to what occurred in the 2023 general elections. He expressed concern over delays and opposition to key reforms, including the real-time electronic transmission of results. Bugaje […]
Electronic transmission: Nigerians won’t be intimidated by Senate – CSO
Civil society organisations (CSOs) have said Nigerians will not be intimidated by the Senate over the push for electronic transmission of election results. The groups insisted that citizens remain determined to demand transparent elections, despite resistance from lawmakers against making electronic result transmission mandatory. The CSOs noted that electronic transmission from polling units is widely […]
Electoral Reforms: What Is The Senate Really Afraid Of? (Premium Times)
Nigeria’s ongoing debate over electoral reforms has taken a troubling turn following the Senate’s rejection of real-time electronic transmission of election results. This provision, widely seen as the backbone of the proposed amendments to the Electoral Act 2022, was designed to strengthen transparency and reduce manipulation at collation centres. Its removal has sparked fears that […]
2027: Public apathy will worsen if electoral transparency is not guaranteed – CITAD
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has warned that Nigerians may lose more interest in voting if transparency is not guaranteed ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group raised concerns after the Senate rejected a proposal that would make real-time electronic transmission of election results compulsory in the Electoral Act Amendment Bill […]
Electoral Reform: ‘Let power return to our people’ — Group on Senator Obiorah’s INEC Independence Bill
A faith-based and community development organisation in Zaria, Kaduna State, Fityanatul Islam Gabari, has thrown its full support behind the proposed INEC Independence Bill sponsored by Senator Ikechukwu Obiorah, describing it as a step toward restoring power to the people and ensuring credible elections in Nigeria. Speaking at a press briefing in Kaduna, the group’s […]