NEWS

Experts Warn Senate Amendment to Electoral Act May Weaken Electronic Transmission Safeguards

Daily Dispatch February 13, 2026

A coalition of electoral reform advocates, legal experts and technology specialists has warned that the proposed amendment to Clause 60(3) of Nigeria’s Electoral Act could undermine recent gains in electoral transparency if not carefully revised. They gave support to the position of the House

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2027: INEC Announces Dates for Presidential, Governorship Polls

Daily Dispatch February 13, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed March 6, 2027, for the conduct of Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections across the country. The commission also announced that the Presidential and National Assembly elections will take place earlier, on February 20, 2027. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed the election timetable

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Senate Passes Bill Mandating Electronic Transmission of Election Results

Daily Dispatch February 10, 2026

The Senate has passed a bill mandating the electronic transmission of election results to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s Result Viewing Portal (IREV). The bill, which was passed on Tuesday, provides that election results shall be transmitted electronically to IREV after the results have been duly entered on the appropriate forms and signed by the […]

NEWS

Senate Names 12 Members for Joint Committee on Electoral Amendment Act

Daily Dispatch February 10, 2026

The Senate has constituted a 12-member committee to interface with the House of Representatives on the controversial Electoral Amendment Act, following the public debate and political reactions trailing recent legislative actions. President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, announced the composition of the committee on Tuesday during an emergency plenary session in Abuja.

NEWS

Electoral Act Amendment: Peter Obi Takes Protest to National Assembly

Daily Dispatch February 9, 2026

Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, on Monday lead a coalition of protesters at the National Assembly in Abuja to challenge the Senate’s stance on the electronic transmission of election results. The demonstration, tagged “Occupy National Assembly,” was spearheaded by Nigerian youths, civil society

COLUMNS

Nigerians and the Noise Over Transmission of Election Results

Daily Dispatch February 9, 2026

The debate around electronic transmission of election results in Nigeria continues to generate more heat than light. It has become emotional, ideological, and in many cases detached from how elections actually work. Some have even expressed surprise at my position because I consult on Artificial Intelligence. But this is precisely why clarity is needed. My […]