A non-profit civic technology and innovation organisation, Progressive Mandate Initiative (PROMAD) has called on the National Assembly to pass provisions allowing the electronic transmission of election results as part of the ongoing electoral amendment process.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the group expressed concern over growing opposition by some lawmakers to electronic transmission of results ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that such resistance could undermine electoral transparency and public trust in Nigeria’s democratic process.
According to the organisation, attempts to block real time electronic transmission of results come at a time when confidence in the electoral system remains fragile.
The group noted that timely electronic transmission is widely recognised globally as a best practice that reduces opportunities for rigging and manipulation, enhances accountability, and strengthens public confidence in election outcomes.
In the statement sgned by its Communication Officer,
Joseph Akujuobi, the group stressed that lawmakers were elected to represent the interests and aspirations of Nigerians, adding that citizens have consistently demanded more credible, transparent, and open elections.
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“Rejecting electronic transmission of results runs contrary to the will of the electorate and could reverse gains made through recent electoral reforms,” the group said.
PROMAD also highlighted examples from other African countries that have adopted technology-driven electoral reforms.
It cited Kenya’s use of electronic result transmission alongside biometric voter registration, Ghana’s digital transmission of polling unit results to national collation centres, and Sierra Leone’s electronic result-tallying systems.
Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, and Namibia were also mentioned by the group, as countries that have successfully integrated electronic voting or transmission technologies into their electoral processes.
The organisation maintained that adopting real-time electronic transmission of results would not only boost voter confidence but also reposition Nigeria as a leader in democratic practice on the African continent.
It added that such a move would signal a strong commitment to transparency by lawmakers and help reduce negative public perceptions of government and public office holders.
PROMAD urged the National Assembly to heed the call of Nigerians and ensure that electronic transmission of election results is clearly provided for in the amended electoral law.
