Electoral Act: NASS to determine cost of electronic transmission of results for 2027 elections as harmonisation committee meets Monday – Senate panel

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•The Nigerian National Assembly (NASS) will determine the cost of electronic transmission of election results for the 2027 general elections.
•A harmonisation committee is scheduled to meet on Monday to discuss aspects related to the Electoral Act and election preparations.
•The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has proposed a budget of N873 billion for the 2027 general elections, including a N171 billion budget for 2026.
•The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has welcomed INEC's timetable and called for real-time transmission of election results.

What Could Happen If...

▸If NASS approves the cost and framework for electronic transmission of results INEC will be able to implement real-time electronic transmission for the 2027 elections, potentially increasing transparency and reducing result manipulation.

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🏛Independent National Electoral Commission 🏛National Assembly of Nigeria

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AFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)2027: ADC welcomes INEC timetable, demands real-time results AFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)INEC seeks N873bn for 2027 polls, proposes N171bn 2026 budget AFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)Electoral Act: NASS to determine cost of electronic transmission of results for 2027 elections as harmonisation committee meets Monday – Senate panel AFRICA

The Nigerian National Assembly (NASS) is set to determine the cost implications of implementing electronic transmission of election results for the 2027 general elections. This follows discussions within a harmonisation committee scheduled to meet on Monday, as highlighted by a Senate panel. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has proposed a budget of N873 billion for the 2027 elections, with a specific budget of N171 billion allocated for 2026 preparations. Political parties such as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have welcomed INEC's timetable and are advocating for real-time transmission of election results to enhance transparency. These developments are significant as they reflect ongoing efforts to modernize Nigeria's electoral process and address logistical and financial challenges ahead of the 2027 polls.