Obi Ezekwesili Criticizes Nigerian Senate Over Electoral Act Review

Former Minister Obi Ezekwesili criticized the Nigerian Senate for retaining Section 60 subsect 5 of the Electoral Act 2022, which allows for real-time transmission of election results. She argued that this provision erodes public trust and gives INEC discretionary powers that could be exploited.

Ezekwesili highlighted the need for transparency in elections and urged the Senate to reconvene and make real-time transmission mandatory to enhance electoral integrity. She expressed concerns that the Senate's decision could jeopardize the credibility of the electoral system and urged a reconsideration of adopting digital transmission as part of broader electoral reforms.

Ezekwesili's criticism comes amidst debates on electoral reforms ahead of the 2027 general elections in Nigeria.