Omoyele Sowore Criticizes Electoral Act Amendment Bill for Lack of Transparency in Nigerian Elections

Omoyele Sowore, a prominent human rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), raised issues regarding the Electoral Act Amendment Bill in Nigeria. Sowore highlighted the importance of transparent elections and criticized the Senate's decision to retain the manual collation of election results, arguing that it could undermine public confidence and leave room for manipulation.

He also criticized the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for its outdated infrastructure, contrasting Nigeria's electoral system with India's more advanced practices. Sowore warned that without embracing technological reforms, Nigeria's electoral process could face declining public trust and limited democratic progress.