Nigeria’s Electoral Act 2026, designed for the 2027 polls, faces scrutiny over its provisions, particularly regarding electronic vote transmission. Despite attempts to enhance electoral integrity, concerns linger about ambiguous clauses that could facilitate manipulation.
Experts like former INEC Chairman Attahiru Jega and ex-REC Mike Igini highlight issues like Section 137, which they argue sabotages elections, and Section 138, which allegedly legitimizes certificate forgery. These flaws, carried over from the 2022 Act, risk undermining the credibility of future elections.
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