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Electronic Transmission Loophole: CSOs Reject Senate’s EC8A Fallback Clause

A coalition of election-focused civil society organisations has rejected what it calls an electronic transmission loophole in the Senate’s Electoral Act amendment. The groups warn that making Form EC8A the “primary” collation source when internet fails could weaken safeguards built into the 2022 reforms. They are urging the harmonisation committee to adopt the House version.

Electoral Act EC8A Caveat Redraws Nigeria’s 2027 Election Battlefield

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The Senate’s amendment to the Electoral Act permitting electronic transmission of results—while designating Form EC8A as the primary source in cases of internet failure—has reignited debate over electoral transparency. Civil society groups warn that the caveat could weaken safeguards introduced in 2022, as lawmakers insist the revision balances innovation with operational realities.