The Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said claims that certain states lack network coverage are no longer acceptable, calling for the electronic transmission of election results in real time across Nigeria.
Obi made the call on Tuesday after joining the “Occupy the National Assembly” protest, organised by members of the Obidient Movement and pro-democracy activists, who accused lawmakers of undermining electoral transparency ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Speaking on the sidelines, Obi said he had participated in the protest to “demand urgent electoral reforms that truly reflect the will of the Nigerian people.”
According to Obi, anyone seeking public office must meet constitutional requirements and undergo transparent processes.
“Most importantly, election results must be transmitted electronically and in real time to protect the people’s mandate and eliminate manipulation. Claims that certain states lack network coverage are no longer acceptable,” he said.
He pointed out that financial institutions operate nationwide through secure digital networks daily. If banking systems function seamlessly, our electoral system can and should do the same”.
Obi urged Nigerians, especially the youth, to remain engaged and committed to credible elections, noting that the country must stop being “a so-called Giant of Africa that disgraces the continent” and instead become “a beacon of exemplary governance, beginning with credible elections.”
