Video: Senators Abaribe, Tambuwal, Natasha Akpoti, and Other Opposition Lawmakers Insist on Retaining Electronic Transmission of Results in the Electoral Bill

In a bold and defining stand that could shape the future of Nigeria’s democracy, Senators Enyinnaya Abaribe, Aminu Tambuwal, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, and several other opposition lawmakers have strongly insisted that electronic transmission of election results must remain in the Electoral Bill.
Their position comes at a time when tensions continue to rise over attempts by certain political forces to weaken transparency measures in Nigeria’s electoral process. For these opposition senators, electronic transmission is not just a technical feature — it is a safeguard against manipulation, result alteration, and the familiar pattern of electoral irregularities that have plagued the nation for decades.
Senator Abaribe, known for his fearless advocacy, reportedly emphasized that removing electronic transmission would be a direct step backwards, undermining public trust and returning Nigeria to an era where election outcomes were often decided far away from polling units. Similarly, Senator Tambuwal warned that Nigerians are more politically aware than ever, and any attempt to dilute transparency would only deepen public suspicion toward the electoral system.
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan also joined her colleagues in defending the integrity of the process, stressing that technology remains one of the most effective tools in protecting the sanctity of the people’s mandate.
Observers say this resistance from opposition lawmakers reflects growing concern that weakening electronic transmission could open the door for manipulation, delays, and backdoor alterations of results — practices that have historically damaged Nigeria’s democratic credibility.
For many Nigerians, the insistence by these senators represents a rare moment where lawmakers appear to be aligning with the public demand for credible elections. Citizens across the country have repeatedly called for a transparent system where votes count exactly as cast, without interference or alteration.
As debates over the Electoral Bill continue, the question remains clear: will Nigeria strengthen its democracy through transparency, or retreat into a system clouded by uncertainty?
One thing is certain — the outcome of this legislative battle will have far-reaching consequences for the future of elections in Nigeria.
The eyes of the nation are watching.