Civil Society Coalition Demands Mandatory Election Result Transmission

The Civil Society Coalition in Nigeria has announced plans for a fresh protest to advocate for the mandatory real-time transmission of election results. This initiative follows President Bola Tinubu's recent assent to a bill that makes such transmission non-mandatory for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The coalition, co-convened by Mma Odi and Celestin Odo, argues that this decision contradicts previous electoral reform advocacy and lessons learned from recent elections. They warn that without mandatory electronic transmission, the integrity of the electoral process is compromised, potentially reversing public confidence gained in recent electoral cycles.

The coalition is calling for an urgent review and correction of the legislation to ensure that electronic transmission is mandated without conditions. They plan to mobilize members and the Nigerian populace for nationwide protests, emphasizing the need for legislative amendments to guarantee credible elections.