•Dr Obiageli Ezekwesili
FixPolitics, the non-governmental organisation founded by former Minister of Education and anti-corruption advocate Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, has called on the National Assembly to immediately rescind the 2026 Electoral Act and make the electronic transmission of election results from polling units mandatory.
Addressing a press briefing in Abuja, the executive director of the organisation, Anthony Ubani, said Nigerians are demanding greater transparency, accountability, and stronger safeguards for votes.
Noting that real-time electronic transmission of results is not a luxury, he said it is a democratic safeguard that protects results at the point where they are most vulnerable, reduces human interference, and builds public confidence, reports The Guardian.
He expressed concern that, despite widespread public opposition, peaceful protests, and calls from civil society and election observers, the National Assembly still went ahead to pass the law.
Ubani urged lawmakers to amend the Act before the 2027 general elections, warning that failure to do so would cast doubt on the credibility of future elections.
“We, therefore, make our position absolutely clear. This law must be rescinded. The National Assembly must urgently initiate corrective legislation that makes real-time electronic transmission of results mandatory and non-negotiable.
“Anything short of this will leave a permanent question mark over the credibility of future elections,” he said.
Ubani said that Nigeria could not afford another cycle of disputed elections, insisting that this could move the nation backwards.
“To those in authority, we say: this is a moment to listen, correct this course while there is still time.
“To Nigerians, we say: remain peaceful, remain lawful, remain vigilant. Democracy must be defended through lawful civic action, sustained engagement and unrelenting demand for accountability.
“We are not calling for chaos; we are calling for correction. Rescind this law, restore mandatory real-time electronic transmission and protect the integrity of the Nigerian vote.”
