Nigeria: Electoral Act - David Mark Urges Nass to Pass Bill, Allow INEC Decide On Electronic Transmission

Nigeria: Electoral Act - David Mark Urges Nass to Pass Bill, Allow INEC Decide On Electronic Transmission

Interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has urged the National Assembly to pass the Electoral Act amendment bill and allow the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to determine whether real-time electronic transmission of election results is feasible.

Electronic transmission: Don't speak for INEC, pass the law - David Mark knocks Akpabio

Interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, David Mark, has said Senate President Godswill Akpabio should not speak for the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, regarding electronic transmission of election results. DAILY POST reports that Akpabio had justified the decision of the Senate to reject mandatory electronic transmission of election results, claiming that there is no network in nine states in Nigeria.…

Akpabio defends Senate’s rejection of mandatory electronic transmission of election results

Some civil groups and activists have called for protests at the National Assembly.

Ending the cycle: Why electronic transmission should be enshrined in the Electoral Act before 2027 By OLISA AGBAKOBA, SAN

Nigeria’s electoral framework has been plagued by persistent legal uncertainty, forcing courts to determine election outcomes. This uncertainty stems from a fundamental failure: the absence of strong regulatory processes backed by express statutory authority. With every election cycle, we rush to amend the Electoral Act. Yet we continue to grapple The post Ending the cycle: Why electronic transmission should be enshrined in the Electoral Act bef…

Today's News: Protests and Controversy Surrounding the INEC Electoral Reform Bill - Npower Discussion Group

Today's News: Protests and Controversy Surrounding the INEC Electoral Reform Bill Monday, February 9, 2026 As we navigate through February 2026, one issue has dominated conversations across Nigeria: the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026. With the 2027 general elections on the horizon, Nigerians are increasingly vocal about the need for transparent and credible electoral processes. Today, February 9, 2026, the spotlight is on widespread protest…

‘Do Not Speak for INEC’ — David Mark Blasts Akpabio Over Rejection of Electronic Result Transmission

ABUJA — Former Senate President David Mark has waded into the brewing constitutional crisis in the National Assembly, delivering a direct rebuttal to Senate President Godswill Akpabio over the rejection of mandatory electronic transmission of election results. Mark, a veteran of the Red Chamber, cautioned the current Senate leadership against usurping the powers of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) […] The post ‘Do Not Speak f…