The continuing national controversy over electronic transmission of election results was addressed by Reno Omokri, a former presidential spokesman to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan and ambassador-designate, during an interview on Channels Television on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Bringing up a topic that has recently gained national attention, the interviewer voiced concerns about the possibility of electronic transmission of results. Some worry that this could lead to an election being easily manipulated.
That is why there is such a need for electronic delivery of results. “Even some elites in society and many Nigerians who believe that that is not enough are rejecting the position of the Senate yesterday,” he concluded.
Electronic transmission of results in real-time is the basic minimum that Nigerians can do. In your opinion, what makes that goal so elusive? “All right, I have a question for you,” Omokri replied. Is there any nation on Earth where the results are sent electronically in real-time? Indicate a nation. I’m the one who’s seeking. ”
So, that’s the thing now,” he continued. Here in America. Listen, we need to request Starlink to enable real-time electronic transfers. Some of these individuals—including a senator who ought to be more knowledgeable—said as much today. Are you familiar with the country from which Starlink originated? Here in America.
Not even in America are election results broadcast in real time. “In America, where…” Omokri continued. It seems like you’re requesting something from Starlink that their home country hasn’t received yet. Listen, you need to grasp this concept. These folks are likely bewildered because they see American elections unfold on television practically in real time.
No, those are not the outcomes. The media is that. “The media, they work on what they call exit polls,” he continued. Accordingly, the results of those exit surveys will typically align with those announced around one week later by the United States’s electoral commission, the Federal Electoral Commission.
But he cautioned against blindly believing what the media reports, using an example to illustrate his point. Because, you know, looking back at 2000, you can see that Algore gave in because the media projected, in real time, that George Bush had won. The media was mistaken, they later learned. So, what transpired? In order to revoke his concession, Algore contacted George W. Bush.
Things like that are not reliable. So, if you prefer electronic communication of findings, I’m on board with that’, Omokri said in his conclusion. No one who opposes it is going to be patriotic, in my opinion.
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