‘You rejected electronic transmission under Buhari’ – Wike slams Amaechi

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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike defended the 2026 Electoral Act, stating it does not abolish electronic transmission of results but adds a manual backup for areas with poor network. He accused former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaemi of hypocrisy for previously opposing electronic transmission under President Muhammadu Buhari while now criticizing the new provision. Wike emphasized the safeguard aims to prevent disenfranchisement rather than eliminate electronic processes. The exchange highlights ongoing debate over election result transmission methods ahead of future elections.

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