The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the Senate’s recent inclusion of a manual result transmission clause in the Electoral Amendment Bill, labeling it a 'backdoor move' that compromises efforts for electoral reform and the pursuit of credible elections in Nigeria. PDP's National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, expressed astonishment that the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System, which has demonstrated reliability in managing election accreditations, would be deemed insufficient in transmitting results accurately.

The critical decision arose after considerable opposition, with various political leaders and citizens—such as 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi and former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi—expressing their dismay over the proposed amendment. The Senate eventually approved the electronic transmission of election results to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s Result Viewing Portal, but it stipulated that manual collation should only be utilized as a backup mechanism in scenarios of technological failure. This compromise has sparked substantial debate about the integrity of future electoral processes.

This development reflects ongoing tensions in Nigeria's political landscape regarding electoral reforms, where parties grapple with the balance between technological and manual systems to ensure fairness and transparency. The PDP's strong response indicates a deeper concern over the intentions behind these legislative amendments, as political stakeholders continue to advocate for a more reliable and transparent electoral framework ahead of important upcoming elections.