2027: Provide assurance of result transmission, ADC tells INEC

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja

The African Democratic Congress (ADC), has charged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to provide clear assurances on real time electronic transmission of the results of the 2027 general election.

The ADC, in a statement, by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, on Friday, called on INEC to outline concrete measures against manipulation of the polls.

The opposition party also implored the National Assembly to enact a binding legal framework for the election to remove ambiguity around real-time electronic transmission.

“We welcome the early release of the timetable which provides political parties, stakeholders, and the Nigerian electorate with needed clarity for long-term planning and democratic preparation.

“However, the credibility of the 2027 general elections will ultimately not be judged by the timeliness of the timetable alone, but by the Commission’s demonstrable commitment to transparency, technological integrity, and strict adherence to due process throughout the electoral cycle.

“Of particular importance is the question of real-time electronic transmission of results. While the Commission has indicated that it will operate within the ambit of the law, the current Electoral Act still leaves procedural discretion in critical areas that directly affect public confidence.

“In his recent engagement with the media, the INEC chairman acknowledged the Commission’s technological capacity to deploy electronic transmission and affirmed that the Commission will continue to use technology in the conduct of elections.

“The ADC, therefore, respectfully urges INEC to provide early and unambiguous clarity to Nigerians on its readiness to adopt real-time electronic transmission of results should the necessary legal amendments be enacted,” the ADC stated.