The controversy stems from the Senate’s decision on Tuesday to allow manual collation of election results in areas with weak internet connectivity, following initial public opposition to mandatory electronic transmission requirements.
The upper legislative chamber justified the provision by citing potential “network failure” scenarios—a rationale that has sparked renewed criticism from civil society watchdogs.
In a Wednesday statement, EiE Nigeria Executive Director Ufuoma Nnamdi-Udeh warned the amendment threatens electoral integrity.
