Speaker Abbas explains inclusion of electronic, manual transmissions in Electoral Act 2026

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The Speaker of the House, Abbas Tajudeen, said the amended Electoral Act 2026 provides for both electronic and manual transmission of election results to avoid disenfranchising voters given limited internet access. He made the remarks during a courtesy call with Spanish Ambassador Felix Costales, accompanied by Special Adviser Musa Abdullahi Krishi and Chairman Jafaru Yakubu. The speaker also noted that the Spanish Ambassador’s country uses manual transmission and that, according to INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan, the 2027 elections will be more transparent and inclusive. The inclusion aims to mitigate voter apathy and ensure broader participation in the upcoming presidential election.

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Reported by 2 sources: Daily Trust, The Nation. Also confirmed by Leadership.