Akpabio Defends Decision on Election Result Transmission Amid Criticism

Senator Akpabio defended the National Assembly's decision to remove the mandatory electronic transmission of election results ahead of the 2027 general elections. This move has led to a national debate, with opposition parties, civil society groups, and the Nigerian Bar Association criticizing the decision.

Akpabio dismissed critics, emphasizing that the responsibility for election modalities lies with INEC and the Constitution. He cited infrastructure and security challenges as reasons why mandatory electronic transmission may not be feasible nationwide due to unstable network coverage affecting real-time result transmission.

Effiong Bob, a former senator, criticized the decision, warning of potential negative impacts on electoral transparency and credibility.