A prominent civil society leader has called for a key amendment to Nigeria's electoral law. Samson Itodo of Yiaga Africa has urged the National Assembly to scrap the manual transmission clause from the proposed 2026 Electoral Act.
The call is based on the argument that the clause, which allows for manual transmission of election results, undermines the credibility of the electoral process. Itodo's position highlights ongoing debates about how to best secure Nigeria's elections.
While the specific details of Itodo's argument are not provided in the verified claims, the title of his appeal makes his central request clear. The push for this amendment is part of broader efforts to reform Nigeria's electoral system.
This recommendation will likely be considered as lawmakers review the legislation ahead of the 2026 elections. The outcome could significantly impact how future election results are collated and transmitted across the country.
