Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has reignited the national debate on electoral reform after launching a fresh and controversial demand for mobile phone voting in Nigeria, a proposal that has set social media and political circles ablaze.
Sowore, widely known for his hardline stance against corruption and political impunity, made the call after days of sustained protests pushing for reforms in Nigeria’s electoral process, including the electronic transmission of election results. The demonstrations drew widespread public attention and forced renewed discussions within the National Assembly on the Electoral Act.
Taking to his verified X account, Sowore argued that Nigeria’s continued struggle with election manipulation could be addressed by embracing mobile voting technology. He questioned why citizens could transfer millions of naira securely through their phones but still be denied the ability to cast votes using the same devices.
“If you can send millions of naira from your phone, you should be able to vote from your phone,” Sowore declared, insisting that the technology already exists and that resistance to it only benefits those who profit from flawed elections.
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In a sharp attack on Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Edo State governor Adams Oshiomhole, Sowore mocked what he described as the selective reliability of mobile networks in Nigeria. He accused the political elite of exploiting mobile connectivity for personal interests while dismissing its potential for transparent elections.
“There is no state Akpabio goes to where he does not find a network to connect with his girlfriends. There is no state Oshiomhole visits where he does not find a network to charm a lady,” he said, comments that quickly went viral and fueled intense online reactions.
Sowore’s remarks have sparked mixed responses across the country. While critics questioned the security and feasibility of mobile voting, many Nigerians applauded the proposal as a bold and logical step toward curbing vote rigging, ballot snatching, and result manipulation that have long plagued the electoral system.
The renewed push for mobile voting adds to growing public pressure on lawmakers to adopt technology-driven reforms that reflect modern realities and restore confidence in Nigeria’s democracy.
