Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili has cautioned Nigerian senators that they are “playing with fire” by retaining ambiguities in the amended Electoral Act. This is as she insisted that Nigerians are calling for the real-time electronic upload of election results at polling units. Ezekwesili said Nigerians had embraced the Electoral Act amendment process as an opportunity to close loopholes and restore confidence in democracy. Ezekwesili called on the Senate to reverse course and adopt a clear provision mandating electronic transmission of results. Transparency is better.”The controversyThe controversy surrounds the Nigerian Senate’s recent efforts to amend the 2022 Electoral Act as part of broader electoral reforms ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Source: Punch February 06, 2026 12:36 UTC