Chukwu Obinna 
ABUJA, Nigeria – A civil rights organisation condemns the Nigerian Senate’s rejection of mandatory electronic transmission of election results, warning that the move threatens electoral credibility and public trust.
The Concerned Citizens Leadership Intensity and Transparency Advocacy Initiative (CLITA) issued the criticism during a press briefing in Abuja on Monday, describing the Senate’s decision as a setback for democratic accountability.
“Mandatory electronic transmission of results is not a luxury; it is a safeguard,” says CLITA Executive Director Isaiah Davies Ijele. “It reduces human interference, limits manipulation and strengthens public confidence in elections.”
Ijele argues that the refusal signals resistance to transparency rather than technical concerns.
“The decision shows that some actors prefer to retain control over election outcomes instead of serving the electorate,” he says.
He warns that voter patience is wearing thin, noting that Nigerians have long demanded meaningful electoral reforms.
“Nigerians are not asking for perfection. They are asking for progress,” Ijele adds, calling for the immediate restoration of electronic transmission provisions.
CLITA urges the Senate to reconsider its position, insisting that electronic result transmission transcends party politics and reflects national democratic interest.
The organisation also appeals to civil society groups and the international community to apply pressure for reforms that strengthen Nigeria’s electoral framework.
Governance analysts say the debate underscores growing tension between reform advocates and political institutions ahead of future elections.
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