A group under the aegis of House to the Rescue, a coalition of reform-minded legislators and former members of the House of Representatives, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure that the collation, and transmission of results must be done electronically to safeguard democracy in 2027.
This was contained in a statement jointly issued and signed by the coordinators in various geo-political zones: Hon. Muhammed Musa Soba – North West.
Hon. Zakari Mohammed – North Central, Hon. Olasupo Abiodun – South West, Hon. Sadiq Ibrahim – North East, Hon. Uko Nkole- South East, and Hon. Bassey Eko Ewa – South South.
The body called on INEC to ensure the real-time electronic collation and transmission of results from the ward level directly to the central server during all future elections in the interest of safeguarding Nigeria’s democracy and ensuring the integrity of electoral outcomes.
It asserted that the adoption and consistent implementation of real-time electronic result transmission is no
longer optional, but an essential measure to enhance transparency, reduce human interference, and strengthen public confidence in the electoral process.
Real-time digital collation, the group said, will ensure that every vote counts, that results are traceable, and that manipulation at collation centres is eliminated.
Also, the group urged international donor agencies and development partners who have invested
substantial resources in Nigeria’s electoral system to insist on the transparent, nationwide use of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and smart card readers at all polling units.
“These technologies, funded and supported by the international community, must be effectively utilized to ensure value for money and to uphold the credibility of elections.
“Furthermore, we call on the National Assembly to strengthen the Electoral Act by explicitly discouraging manual voting, manual result collation, and computation throughout the electoral process.
” The law must reflect the realities of a modern electoral system that prioritizes accuracy, efficiency, and public trust,” the group said.
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Equally, the group said the future of Nigeria’s democracy depends on credible elections, therefore INEC must rise to the occasion by fully embracing technological transparency and ensuring that every aspect of result management is open, verifiable, and accountable to the people.
It stated that the platform is dedicated to fostering a united, credible, and principled opposition that speaks with one voice on issues of national importance in the collective interest of safeguarding Nigeria’s democracy and restoring public trust.
The group maintained that the adoption and consistent implementation of electronic result transmission is no longer optional, but a national necessity.
“This measure will enhance transparency, eliminate human interference, and guarantee that every vote cast
is accurately recorded and reflected in the final outcomes.
“A credible democracy must reflect the realities of the digital age-one that values accuracy, efficiency, and public trust above political convenience,” it added.
It reiterated that the future of Nigeria’s democracy depends on credible, transparent, and verifiable elections.
“INEC must therefore rise to its constitutional responsibility by fully embracing technological transparency and ensuring that the sanctity of every vote is protected,” the group concluded.
