Experts question Senate’s stance on election result transmission
The Nigeria Political Scientists Association has criticized the Senate’s decision to allow both manual and electronic transmission of election results. The association, led by Prof. Hassan Saliu, expressed concerns that this dual approach could undermine electoral integrity. They argue that manual transmission is often exploited for political gain and that true transparency requires a stronger commitment to real-time electronic transmission. The group also highlighted broader issues affecting Nigeria’s elections beyond just result transmission.
Key takeaways
- The Nigeria Political Scientists Association, led by Prof. Hassan Saliu, opposes the coexistence of manual and electronic result transmission in elections.
- The group warns that manual methods are preferred by many politicians due to the electoral advantages they offer.
- They emphasize that technological failures should not justify reverting to manual transmission, as this undermines trust in the process.
- The association points out that problems like late arrival of materials, voter intimidation, and result alteration persist regardless of the transmission method.
- They call for comprehensive reforms to address all stages of the electoral process, not just result transmission.
