Former Presidential Adviser Akin Osuntokun urges Nigerians to hold INEC accountable ahead of the 2027 elections following Electoral Act 2026 reforms
Akin Osuntokun, former Presidential Political Adviser and ex-Director-General of the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council, has called on Nigerians to hold the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) accountable ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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Speaking in Lagos on Friday, Osuntokun, now a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), expressed concern over ambiguities in the recently signed Electoral Act (Amendment) 2026, particularly the absence of a provision requiring real-time electronic transmission of election results.
“Honestly, I am a bit confused about the interpretation of this so-called Amended Electoral Act. I don’t know how much difference there is between the earlier controversial copy and the one the President has signed,” he said.
He emphasised that, despite debates over the law’s contents, Nigerians must take primary responsibility for ensuring transparency and integrity in the electoral process.
“Whatever it is the case, at the end of the day, it is up to Nigerians to hold INEC to account,” Osuntokun added, urging citizens to remain vigilant and proactive in safeguarding democracy.
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The Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 was signed into law by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, sparking discussions on its implications for election management and public trust.
