By Muhammad Mamman
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has thrown its weight behind calls for legislation compelling the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to transmit election results electronically in the 2027 general elections.
ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, told Vanguard on Monday that such a law was essential to curb electoral manipulation, enhance transparency, and safeguard the sanctity of Nigerians’ votes.
“If establishing a legal framework for electronic transmission of results will compel INEC to act rightly and deepen transparency in our electoral process, then the ADC will stand firmly in support of it,” Abdullahi said.
He stressed that credible polls remain critical to Nigeria’s democracy, insisting that INEC must be held accountable for ensuring the people’s will is faithfully reflected in the final outcome.
The ADC’s position aligns with growing calls for electoral reform, including demands from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which on Monday urged the National Assembly to enact a law requiring INEC to transmit results directly from polling units to its central server in real time.
