The Nigerian Senate will hold an emergency plenary session Tuesday to revisit the Electoral Act Amendment Bill following widespread backlash over its rejection of real-time electronic transmission of election results.
Lawmakers retained a provision allowing electronic transmission only after votes are counted and announced at polling units. They also rejected a proposed 10-year ban on vote buyers, maintaining existing penalties.
The Nigeria Labour Congress, (NLC), has threatened protests and a possible boycott of the 2027 general elections, citing concerns over transparency.
The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), introduced the Bimodal Voter Accrediation System, (BVAS) and the INEC Result Viewing Portal, (IRev), ahead of the 2023 elections to enhance transparency and credibility.
The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), introduced the Bimodal Voter Accrediation System, (BVAS) and the INEC Result Viewing Portal, (IRev), ahead of the 2023 elections to enhance transparency and credibility.
However, technical glitches during the upload of results sparked controversy and feuled allegations of manipulation.
Safiya Mohammed Bello
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