While the House endorsed real-time transmission provisions, the Senate version adopted conditional transmission, triggering widespread public criticism. “I think Nigerians are confusing the seamless display of PU results with real-time transmission of results. We want to address issues around electronic real-time transmission in our elections. “They have the constitutional power and authority to ensure that there is real-time electronic transmission of results. Similarly, Adegboruwa described the debate over electronic transmission as unnecessary at Nigeria’s current stage of democratic development, insisting that mandatory electronic transmission is essential to safeguarding the sanctity of the ballot.

Source: The Guardian February 10, 2026 06:53 UTC