President Bola Ahmed Tinubu officially signed the Electoral Act (Amendment) 2026 into law on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, marking a significant shift in Nigeria’s legal framework ahead of the 2027 general elections. During the signing ceremony at the Presidential Villa, the President underscored that while the new law mandates electronic transmission of results, it does […]
coalition of civil society organisations has urged the National Assembly’s harmonisation committee to adopt the House of Representatives’ position on mandatory electronic transmission of election results and retention of electoral timelines. The group also called for the approval of downloadable missing or unissued voter cards, urging the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to issue the […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a stern warning to the Federal Government and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), threatening a nationwide boycott of the 2027 general elections if the electronic transmission of results is not legally mandated. In a statement released following its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in early February 2026, […]