The senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has expressed support for the retention of real-time electronic transmission of election results, saying Nigerians deserve elections that inspire trust and reflect the will of the people.
Akpoti-Uduaghan made her position known in a Facebook post on Tuesday, ahead of a Senate sitting expected to review controversial amendments to the Electoral Act.
Her comments mark a shift in position as the Senate faces growing pressure to reverse its decision to remove the phrase “real-time” from provisions on electronic transmission of election results in the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, 2026.
“As I step into the Senate chamber today, I carry with me the hopes and expectations of millions of Nigerians who yearn for stronger democratic safeguards enshrined in our laws,” she wrote.
“Real-time electronic transmission of election results is a critical step toward deepening transparency, preserving the sanctity of the people’s mandate, and restoring public confidence in our electoral process.
“Our democracy must continue to evolve with systems that ensure every vote truly counts and every voice is faithfully represented.
“Nigeria deserves elections that inspire trust, strengthen unity, and reflect the genuine will of the people.”
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