The Centre for Contemporary Studies and the Nigeria Diaspora Coalition for Change have issued a warning that the electronic transmission of election results will not effectively prevent electoral fraud. They emphasized that while technology has shown success in commercial applications, it may not produce the same results in the realm of democratic processes. Their statement comes amidst ongoing debates about reforms to the Electoral Act of 2022, particularly concerning how election results are transmitted.

The groups argued that for technology to truly enhance the integrity of elections, several conditions must be met. They pointed out that without institutional independence, transparent auditing processes, and fast judicial resolutions to disputes, the electronic transmission could be rendered ineffective. Therefore, even if technology is implemented properly, the fundamental issues in the electoral process would continue to undermine its effectiveness, particularly at critical stages like result collation.

This warning reflects broader concerns within Nigeria about the integrity of the electoral process and highlights the challenges facing democratic governance in the country. By calling attention to these issues, the organizations aim to push for comprehensive reforms that go beyond mere technological solutions, focusing instead on the need for robust institutions that can uphold electoral integrity.