Atiku criticizes Senate over rejection of e-transmission of results
Atiku Abubakar has strongly criticized the Nigerian Senate for rejecting the mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results. He described the Senate's decision as a setback for democracy and a blow to electoral transparency. Atiku Abubakar emphasized that transparent and credible elections are essential for public trust. He called on Nigerians and the international community to demand a more transparent electoral system.
Key takeaways
- Atiku Abubakar condemned the Senate’s rejection of mandatory electronic transmission of election results, calling it a betrayal of democracy.
- He stated that this decision undermines transparency, credibility, and public trust in Nigeria’s electoral process.
- The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, clarified that the Senate retained the existing provision, which allows results to be transferred as prescribed by the Commission.
- Atiku Abubakar argued that rejecting real-time electronic transmission preserves loopholes and enables manipulation.
- He urged Nigerians, civil society, and the international community to continue advocating for transparent and credible elections.
