On the Urgent Need to Protect Electoral Transparency Through Electronic Transmission of Results
Your Excellency,
President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,
I write to you as a concerned Nigerian and a believer in democracy, justice, and the sanctity of the peopleโs mandate.
Recent reports alleging moves to reject or weaken the electronic transmission of election results to the IReV platform have generated deep concern among well-meaning Nigerians. This concern is not borne out of politics alone, but out of a genuine fear for the future of our democracy.
Electronic transmission of election results has become one of the few safeguards that restore confidence in the electoral process. It reduces manipulation, curbs post-election disputes, and reassures citizens that their votes truly count. Any attempt to undermine this system, whether directly or indirectly, sends a troubling signal to the electorate and the international community.
Your Excellency, history has shown that when transparency is resisted, suspicion thrives. A government that enjoys the confidence of the people should have nothing to fear from open, verifiable, and technology-driven elections. Democracy flourishes only where the will of the people is clearly reflected and protected.
In Osun State particularly, recent political developments have heightened public sensitivity to electoral fairness. Many citizens now view any move against electronic transmission of results as a calculated attempt to manipulate outcomes and impose leadership against the will of the masses. This perception whether intended or not poses a serious threat to national cohesion and democratic stability.
I respectfully urge you, Mr. President, to publicly and decisively support the electronic transmission of election results and ensure that it is fully backed by law and practice. Doing so will strengthen your legacy as a leader who upheld democracy above partisan interests.
Nigeria stands at a defining moment. The choice before us is clear: deepen democracy through transparency or weaken it through ambiguity.
The Nigerian people are watching, history is recording, and posterity will judge.
I appeal to your conscience and sense of statesmanshiplet democracy win.
Yours sincerely,
Akinlolu O. S.
Concerned Nigerian Citizen
