The Digest:A major dispute has erupted between the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and opposition parties over alleged irregularities in the ongoing voter registration exercise. The clash signals a growing Digital Distrust ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Key Points:
- INEC and opposition parties disagree over voter pre-registration figures.
- ADC, PDP, and LP claim the figures are "statistically implausible."
- They point to "massive listings" in the South-West, specifically Osun State.
- INEC defends the data, calling the trend "normal" based on records.
- Atiku Abubakar is concerned and demands an urgent investigation.
- Atiku also called for electoral reforms to end manual result collation.
- Forensic experts have offered to help INEC address the disparities.
The ongoing data dispute reveals a deep-seated Digital Distrust in the electoral process. Opposition parties are raising alarms early to safeguard the integrity of the 2027 elections.
Sources: Vanguard, Daily Post
