As preparations intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Rescue Nigeria Alliance (RNA) has urged the Nigerian Senate to reinstate mandatory real-time electronic transmission of polling-unit results in the amended Electoral Act, warning that failure to do so could spark sustained nationwide protests.
The group made its position known during a media briefing in Abuja on Friday, describing any weakening of transparency provisions as an assault on democratic accountability.
RNA’s National Chairman, Basil Nwolisa, alongside National Secretary Akor Christian Oche, criticised the decision of the National Assembly of Nigeria — particularly the Senate — to reject compulsory real-time upload of election results following a clause-by-clause review of 155 provisions.
According to the group, the move represents a major setback for democratic reforms and public trust in the electoral system. RNA disclosed that it had already staged protests since February 9 and plans to expand peaceful civic demonstrations from February 16 at the National Assembly complex and other symbolic locations nationwide.
“It’s either they restore the real-time electronic transmission or face total protest,” the group said, condemning the decision as a direct attack on transparency and a risky step as the 2027 elections approach.
RNA warned that undermining electoral openness could threaten national stability and erode citizens’ confidence in the democratic process if not urgently addressed.