Electoral Act: Tension as ‘real-time’ battle shifts to Conference Committee

Nigeria’s National Assembly is locked in a dispute over amendments to the Electoral Act, particularly the Senate’s deletion of a mandatory ‘real-time’ electronic transmission clause and its move to make electronic transmission of results optional. The controversy has now shifted to the National Assembly Conference Committee, which must harmonise divergent Senate and House positions amid pressure from civil society groups such as the Kukah Centre and Yiaga Africa. The outcome will shape the legal framework for the 2027 presidential election and could affect perceptions of electoral transparency and political stability in Nigeria.

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