The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, CISLAC, has called for the mainstreaming of technology into Nigeria’s electoral laws to prevent fraud and manipulation in election result transmission.
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‎Its Executive Director, Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, made the call while reacting to the controversy surrounding amendments to the Electoral Act.
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‎Rafsanjani said claims that Nigerians cannot effectively use technology for elections are dishonest.
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‎“Every day, Nigerians rely on electronic platforms for banking, business, and government services. Saying electronic transmission is not feasible is deliberately misleading,” he said.
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‎According to him, resistance to digital reforms is driven by political interests.
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‎“This narrative is not about technology. It is about control,” Rafsanjani stated.
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‎He warned that attempts to weaken electoral reforms could undermine the credibility of the 2027 general elections.
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‎“A weak electoral law breeds instability and crisis. It does not promote peace or good governance,” he said.
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‎Rafsanjani urged lawmakers to prioritise national interest over personal ambition.
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‎“The purpose of law-making is to strengthen democracy, not undermine it. Any law that blocks transparency is complicit,” he added.