CSOs reject INEC\u2019s plan to jettison electronic transmission of results in Bayelsa | The Nation Newspaper

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A coalition of pro-democracy groups has vehemently rejected the proposal by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to abandon electronic

Rising from a meeting in Abuja yesterday, the group said the planned manual transmission of results being proposed was an attempt at allowing desperate politicians to manipulate the will of the Bayelsa electorate during the election.

“Electronic transmission of results is a vital component of ensuring the authenticity and fairness of elections, and its abandonment would undermine the trust of the electorate, Nigerians and the international community in the electoral process.“The use of technology in the transmission of election results has proven to be a valuable tool in reducing electoral fraud, promoting accountability, and delivering more accurate and timely results to the public.

“We call on all stakeholders, including political parties, civil society organisations, and the international community, to join us in safeguarding the integrity of this critical election.

 

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