CNPP Criticizes Senate Over Electoral Act, Calls for Mandatory Electronic Transmission

The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has strongly criticized the Senate for retaining controversial provisions in the Electoral Act 2022, granting discretionary powers to INEC regarding the transmission of election results. CNPP demands the adoption of the House of Representatives' version, which mandates the electronic transmission of results to ensure transparency and credibility in Nigerian elections.

CNPP warns that the Senate's decision could undermine public confidence in the electoral system and create opportunities for electoral malpractice. The CNPP emphasizes the importance of real-time electronic transmission to prevent voter apathy and enhance trust in the democratic process.

The organization highlights the risks of manual transmission stages being vulnerable to fraud and manipulation, urging for mandatory electronic uploads to prevent tampering with election results.