Electronic Transmission of Election Results is Non-Negotiable
Electronic Transmission of Election Results is Non-Negotiable
Facts emerging from the National Assembly concerning the issue of electronic transmission of election results are very worrisome and befuddling. In 21st century Nigeria, where even government ministries and parastatals are moving towards paperless regime, it is surprising that the National Assembly is unable to summon the courage to do what Nigerians yearn for.
The painful experience over the years is that successive elections have been marred by cases of electoral fraud, corruption and manipulation, especially in the collation and transmission of results. It constitutes a total disregard for the sanctity of the ballot to suggest in any form that the will of the people be subjected to the slightest risk of rigging and manipulation.
The pathway to achieving transparency in our electoral process is to reduce human intervention in determining the outcome of elections. As representatives of the people, the National Assembly should always reflect the overall interests of Nigerians in their laws, policies and actions.
At this stage of our political development, the issue of electronic transmission of election results should not be an issue for debate or controversy. The National Assembly has a sacred duty to guarantee the sanctity and integrity of elections in order to ensure that only those truly chosen by the people emerge as winners.
I therefore join all other well-meaning Nigerians to call upon the legislators to ensure that the final amended draft of the Electoral Act reflects compulsory electronic transmission of election results.
Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN
Lekki, Lagos.
09/02/2026
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