A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has criticised the Senate over its rejection of electronic transmission of results for the 2027 general elections.
According to The Sun, in a statement, the former Deputy National Chairman of the party described the decision as “disgusting, disgraceful, and distasteful,” accusing the lawmakers of taking steps that could undermine electoral transparency and public confidence in the democratic process.
“Now, this is the greatest shock, it is, this year is a very, very critical year for political activities.
“To hear that there is an electronic transition, you can have options: you can do it, or you cannot do it. It is sending Nigeria completely back into the Stone Age.”
He said they were demanding justice, fairness, and equity, adding that he was “absolutely disgusted and disappointed” by what was happening.
Questioning the conduct of the legislature, he asked, “Are they lawmakers or lawbreakers?” He said it was alarming that at a time when Nigeria should be moving toward civility, decency, and calm, actions were being taken that could undermine the process of ensuring that leaders are genuinely elected by the people.
He warned that the country was being pushed in a dangerous direction, saying, “You are telling us you want to bury Nigeria; this is the beginning of this election year.”
Expressing deep frustration, he said he was “utterly and absolutely disappointed,” noting that as a computer and electronics engineer, he could see how far the rest of the world had advanced. He referenced developments in artificial intelligence and digitalisation, pointing to places like Qatar’s airport, where many systems now operate with little or no human involvement.
He questioned why Nigeria appeared unwilling to embrace similar progress, asking where those pushing backward ideas were coming from. According to him, such people wanted to be elected through “wuruwuru means” rather than through transparent and credible elections.
Rejecting that approach, he appealed to the Senate President to reconsider the decision and adopt a direction that would encourage millions of Nigerians to participate meaningfully in the electoral process.
He warned that the message being sent was that citizens were no longer needed, recalling past experiences where election results were manipulated. He insisted that the electoral process should be completely independent of human interference.
He cautioned that if such positions were projected to the international community, Nigeria would be discrediting itself, adding that the country risked portraying itself as one willing to undermine its own unity and democracy. He concluded by stressing that Nigeria remains the greatest country in Africa and should act like a leader, not weaken its democratic foundations.
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