The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the Senate to address what it called ambiguity in the proposed amendment to the 2022 Electoral Act, the union said on Sunday.
The NLC said unresolved contradictions in the bill could affect confidence in the electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a statement issued in Abuja, the NLC President, Joe Ajaero, said the union was concerned about conflicting signals from the Senate, particularly on the issue of electronic transmission of election results.
The NLC said public records suggest that a proposed amendment to make real‑time electronic transmission of results mandatory was not adopted, and that the existing discretionary provision remained in the bill. The union said this situation had generated public apprehension.
In the statement, Ajaero said the union was urging the Senate to provide an “immediate, official, and unambiguous account” of its proceedings and final decisions on the bill. He said the Nigerian people deserve a transparent electoral process where votes are both counted and seen to be counted.
The NLC also called on the National Assembly leadership to ensure that the harmonisation process produces a final bill with clear provisions. It said any ambiguity in the transmission and collation of election results would not serve democratic interests.
The amendment of the Electoral Act 2022 has been part of broader legislative efforts to update Nigeria’s electoral legal framework ahead of the 2027 general elections. Discussions have included provisions on result transmission and other procedural elements.
In related developments, public debate has continued over the Senate’s position on real‑time electronic transmission of results and other components of the electoral reform. Some stakeholders have emphasised the need for clarity and consistency in the final legislative text.
