Peter Obi promises dual transmission of election results for 2027 polls

On September 10, 2026, Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), announced that the 2027 general election will feature dual transmission of results, with every polling unit equipped to send data directly to the party's situation room. He made the remark during an interview on Arise Television's Morning Show, stressing that the system will guarantee the correct results are captured in real time.

Obi argued that free, transparent elections are achievable, citing examples from Ghana and other countries, and questioned why Nigeria repeatedly faces controversies over poll integrity. He said the technology is simple and that ensuring accurate transmission is a straightforward step toward restoring public trust in the electoral process.

For voters, this promise means watching whether the NDC and other parties can deliver on the technical setup before 2027, and considering how dual transmission might reduce opportunities for result manipulation. Will you look for verifiable proof of such systems in your polling unit, or rely on other safeguards to ensure your vote counts?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/10/2027-well-have-dual-transmission-of-election-results-peter-obi/