Innocent Uwah, a Catholic priest and the Acting Vice-Chancellor of Nigerian British University, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Nigeria to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) technologies for the electronic transmission of election results. His call comes amidst growing concerns about the National Assembly's failure to establish clearer legal guidelines for real-time electronic result transmission ahead of the upcoming 2027 general elections. Uwah emphasized that AI has the potential to enhance credibility and resolve various issues that have plagued the current methods of transmitting poll results.

During a recent matriculation ceremony, Uwah expressed his belief in AI's successful applications across different sectors, including education and medicine, and questioned why these technologies have not been fully harnessed in Nigeria’s electoral process. He highlighted the need for INEC to embrace modern technology to boost operational capacity and streamline the assessment of election outcomes. Advocates for electronic transmission argue that it can help curb electoral fraud and improve the overall integrity of the democratic process.

As Nigeria approaches the 2027 elections, the topic of electronic voting and result transmission continues to garner attention. Uwah’s appeal reflects broader national sentiments about the necessity for more transparent and efficient electoral processes. By integrating advanced technologies like AI, there is potential not only to facilitate smoother elections but also to engender greater public trust in the electoral system, which has faced scrutiny in past elections.