Wike slams Amaechi, others over ‘hypocrisy’ on e-voting in new Electoral Act

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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike said former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi and other opposition figures are showing double standards on the provision for manual transmission of election results in the recently signed 2026 Electoral Act. Wike argued that the Act does not ban electronic transmission but allows manual alternatives when electronic systems fail, and he questioned why Amaechi previously opposed the measure. He referenced earlier debates during the Buhari administration. The remarks highlight ongoing political debate over the implementation of result transmission procedures ahead of the 2027 elections.

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