Lawmakers Risk 2027 Return Over E-Transmission Clause

Mike Igini, a former resident electoral commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission, cautions that a majority of lawmakers may not return in 2027 due to the mandatory real-time electronic transmission of poll unit results not being firmly guaranteed in the electoral act. He argues that the current assembly risks repeating mistakes that cost their predecessors re-election.

Igini highlights the importance of addressing known loopholes that could be exploited against incumbents and emphasizes that the public demands real-time electronic transmission to prevent result tampering. He notes that the high turnover rate in the National Assembly indicates systemic weaknesses and warns that the current assembly must heed the lessons from past misfortunes.

Igini insists that lawmakers eliminate ambiguities in the law to ensure the integrity of the electoral process, which is essential for the survival of democracy and the political future of legislative members.