Nigeria Electoral Act Amendment Urged
Analysis based on 9 articles · First reported Feb 09, 2026 · Last updated Feb 26, 2026
The proposed electoral reforms in Nigeria, particularly the push for mandatory electronic transmission of results, could enhance the credibility of future elections. This could lead to increased political stability, which is generally viewed positively by financial markets.
A former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Olisa Agbakoba, has called on the Nigeria===National Assembly (Nigeria) to amend the Electoral Act 2022 to make electronic transmission of election results mandatory before the 2027 general elections. This call comes after the Nigeria===Supreme Court of Nigeria ruled that the electronic transmission of results by the Nigeria===Independent National Electoral Commission lacked legal force as it was not explicitly provided for in the Electoral Act. Agbakoba argues that statutory backing for real-time electronic transmission would significantly reduce post-election disputes and enhance transparency, drawing comparisons to the widely credible 1993 presidential election. He warns that without reform, Nigeria risks perpetuating a cycle of disputed elections and lengthy judicial battles.
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