A Northern Coalition has warned against any attempts to weaken electronic transmission of election results, calling it "not optional, not experimental, and not negotiable". The group emphasizes that electronic transmission is crucial for blocking result manipulation and restoring public confidence in Nigeria's electoral process ¹.
The Coalition's National Coordinator, Comrade Jamilu Aliyu Charanchi, expressed concern over attempts by some political actors to frustrate the full deployment of electronic result transmission, stating that it would undermine transparency and accountability in governance. The group has appealed to civil society organizations, youth groups, and the media to intensify advocacy and vigilance ahead of the 2027 polls ².
The controversy surrounding electronic transmission of results follows the Senate's rejection of a proposal to make real-time electronic transmission mandatory, sparking concerns about electoral credibility and transparency. Opposition parties and civil society groups have condemned the move, arguing it would undermine democracy and perpetuate electoral fraud ³ ⁴.
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