Several Nigerian senators are now advocating for the compulsory electronic transmission of election results from polling units directly to the server of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), marking a shift from their earlier position on the issue.
The lawmakers, who previously backed proposals that would make electronic transmission optional rather than mandatory, are now calling for stronger legal safeguards to ensure the process is enforced nationwide.
The development comes amid reports that some senators who lost political backing ahead of future elections have reconsidered their stance, arguing that mandatory electronic transmission could enhance transparency, credibility, and public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral system.
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