In light of recent developments at the National Assembly, Accountability Lab Nigeria calls for the urgent need to promote openness, inclusion, and accountability in Nigeria’s democratic processes ahead of the 2027 elections. The Senate recently approved amendments to the Electoral Act, framed as providing “operational flexibility.” While these changes aim to streamline certain processes, they have raised serious concerns about their potential impact on electoral integrity. Key provisions rejected or altered include the mandatory electronic transmission of results, the online [...]