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<p>President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday gave his assent to the Electoral Act 2022 (Amendment) Bill, 2026, a move that comes just days after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) unveiled the official timetable for the 2027 general elections.</p>
<p>The signing ceremony took place at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, shortly after 5:00 pm. The event was attended by key leaders of the National Assembly, who facilitated the bill&#8217;s speedy passage a day earlier.</p>
<p>The newly signed amendment has thrust the contentious issue of electronic transmission of election results back into the national spotlight. While the legislation signals a continued commitment to technological integration, the specifics of the amendment are expected to shape the operational framework for INEC in the upcoming electoral cycle.</p>
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<p>Civil society organizations and opposition political parties have consistently advocated for the mandatory real-time transmission of results directly from polling units to INEC&#8217;s central viewing portal. They argue that such transparency is critical to safeguarding the electoral process, reducing human interference, and bolstering public confidence in election outcomes.</p>
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<p>This demand follows the technical glitches experienced during the 2023 general elections, where the malfunction of INEC&#8217;s Result Viewing Portal (IReV) led to widespread allegations of manipulation and sparked protests.</p>
<p>While the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed general support for deploying technology to enhance electoral integrity, the implementation strategy remains a point of contention. Some political stakeholders and technical experts are advocating for a cautious approach, citing significant disparities in network connectivity and telecommunications infrastructure across the country. They propose a phased or hybrid model that would allow for manual collation as a failover in areas where electronic systems are unreliable, ensuring that no voter is disenfranchised due to technical failures.</p>
<p>With the amendment now law, attention turns to the execution of the 2027 elections. According to the previously released INEC timetable, voters will head to the polls on Saturday, February 20, 2027, to elect the President and members of the National Assembly. This will be followed by the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections on Saturday, March 6, 2027.</p>
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