By Ezekiel Marshal

The push for the mandatory real-time transmission of results has emerged as a critical litmus test for legislative commitment to democratic integrity. This debate reached a fever pitch during plenary sessions where the National Assembly faced intense public pressure to eliminate manual collation loopholes that have historically served as a breeding ground for manipulation.

While the broader chamber often remained divided on the technical readiness of the nation’s infrastructure, a resolute group of lawmakers stood apart.

Below are the 15 Nigerian senators who voted in support of mandatory real-time electronic transmission of polling-unit results, opposing the clause that allows manual transmission in cases of network failure:

  1. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP – Kogi Central)
  2. Enyinnaya Abaribe (ADC – Abia South)
  3. Abdul Ningi (PDP – Bauchi Central)
  4. Aminu Tambuwal (PDP – Sokoto South)
  5. Ireti Kingibe (ADC – FCT)
  6. Seriake Dickson (PDP – Bayelsa West)
  7. Onawo Ogwoshi (ADC – Nasarawa South)
  8. Tony Nwoye (ADC – Anambra North)
  9. Victor Umeh (ADC – Anambra Central)
  10. Ibrahim Dankwambo (PDP – Gombe Central)
  11. Austin Akobundu (PDP – Abia Central)
  12. Khalid Mustapha (PDP – Kaduna North)
  13. Sikayo Yaro (PDP – Gombe South)
  14. Emmanuel Nwachukwu (APGA – Anambra South)
  15. Peter Jiya (PDP – Niger South)

The above lawmakers voted in favour of making electronic transmission of results compulsory during elections.