Mike Igini

Mike Igini, a former Resident Electoral Commissioner with the Nigeria===Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has issued a strong warning that federal lawmakers risk losing their seats in 2027 if the Electoral Act is amended without guaranteeing compulsory, real-time electronic transmission of results. He advocates for the removal of a controversial proviso in the Electoral Act Amendment Bill.

Mike Igini, a former Resident Electoral Commissioner, is a key figure advocating for President Bola Tinubu to reject the Electoral Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026. He believes the bill's provisions, particularly regarding electronic transmission of results, could undermine Nigeria's democracy and lead to chaos.

Mike Igini, a former Resident Electoral Commissioner, provided a complementary perspective at the lecture, highlighting operational challenges and the importance of security agencies in ensuring election integrity. He also discussed the legal framework, including the 2022 Electoral Act, and expressed concerns about changes in the 2026 Electoral Act.

Mike Igini, a former Resident Electoral Commissioner, warned members of the 10th National Assembly about the political consequences of not supporting mandatory real-time e-transmission of polling unit results.