- The African Democratic Congress (ADC) insisted that only an Electoral Amendment Act mandating real-time electronic transmission of results could ensure credible elections
- The party warned against loopholes or discretionary powers that could undermine electoral integrity
- ADC urged the National Assembly to align the law with recommendations from the Conference Committee to strengthen public confidence in Nigeria’s democracy
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has emphasised that only an Electoral Amendment Act mandating real-time electronic transmission of results without loopholes or exceptions can inspire public confidence and strengthen Nigeria’s democracy.
In a statement released on Wednesday by the party’s spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC insisted that election credibility does not depend on assurances alone but on clear legal guarantees that protect the will of the people.
The party urged the National Assembly to immediately review and remove any provisions in the Bill that could dilute the safeguard, aligning the final version with recommendations from the Conference Committee, which advocated for the e-transmission of results.
“Only an Electoral Amendment Act that unequivocally mandates real-time electronic transmission of results, without exceptions capable of abuse, can command public confidence and strengthen Nigeria’s democracy,” the statement read.
The ADC also warned against any ambiguity, discretionary powers, or technical loopholes in electoral laws that affect transmission and collation of results, describing such gaps as a fundamental threat to electoral integrity.
“Any provision in our electoral laws that creates ambiguity, discretion, or technical loopholes around the transmission and collation of election results fundamentally undermines the integrity of the electoral process and cannot be accepted in good conscience,” Abdullahi stated.
Reiterating its commitment to Nigerians, the ADC pledged to stand for transparent, credible, and verifiable elections, highlighting the importance of robust legal frameworks in safeguarding democracy.
The call comes amid ongoing discussions in the National Assembly regarding reforms to Nigeria’s electoral process, as political parties and civil society groups continue to press for measures that would minimise fraud, ensure timely reporting, and enhance the overall credibility of elections across the country.
The ADC’s position underscores growing demands from stakeholders for technology-driven transparency, reflecting widespread public concerns about past election irregularities and the need for reforms that can guarantee the accuracy and integrity of future polls.