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Election Transmission: ‘Technical Glitch’ Will Not Happen Under My Watch – INEC Chairman
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INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan told a citizens’ townhall in Abuja that the commission will prevent the technical glitches that affected result transmission in the 2023 elections. He said INEC has the capacity for electronic transmission but acknowledged challenges in areas with weak connectivity. The chairman pledged improvements in result management systems ahead of the 2027 general elections, covering all election levels. He cited the recent FCT Area Council election as an example of the commission’s efforts to strengthen transmission.
Key entitiesProf. Joash AmupitanIndependent National Electoral Commission (INEC)2023 general elections2026 Electoral ActFederal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council election
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