February 12, 2026

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Form EC8A Explained: The Polling Unit Document at the Heart of Nigeria’s Election Disputes

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Form EC8A is the official polling unit result sheet used by INEC to record votes immediately after counting. Frequently cited in election petitions, it serves as the primary documentary evidence of results at source. As debate intensifies over electronic transmission, understanding Form EC8A explained becomes central to interpreting Nigeria’s evolving electoral safeguards....

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....

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