*INEC's Electoral Process is 90% Manual and 10% Realtime - Clearing the Confusion about Election Results Transmission in Nigeria*
*Reality* - INEC's electoral process is 90% manual and IReV is just 10% electronic Realtime.
*Clarifying Question*
Votes are counted *only* after the close of election - how then can you make such results realtime online as each voter votes?
The Nigerian Senate has emphasized that real-time transmission of election results doesn't mean electronic voting (e-voting).
This clarification aims to address misconceptions surrounding the use of the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) Result Viewing Portal (IReV) for the 2027 elections.
*Key Difference between E-Voting and IReV Real-time*
E-Voting is an end-to-end electronic process, where votes are cast, transmitted, counted, and displayed online in real-time.
*In contrast,*
INEC process is 90% manual process of manual voting, manual counting after the election closes, manual recording results on Form EC8A, and manual scanning and uploading form EC8A to IReV.
*IReV The 10% Aspect of INEC's Process that is Realtime*
The 10% electronic is the uploaded form EC8A results that are made publicly available instantly - Real-time.
*Now you can imagine the madness of those clamoring for realtime transmission of voting that has not been counted until after the close of election - All the Abuja protest in February 2026 is speaking to the fact that if you want to hide anything for a black wo/man, then put it in writing*
*Scenarios: E-Voting vs IReV Real-Time Transmission*
- *E-Voting:* Voters cast ballots electronically, and results are instantly displayed online as each voter votes.
- Voter A casts vote for Candidate X using an electronic machine.
- Results show Candidate X leading with 10,000 votes within minutes.
- *IReV:* 90% of INEC process are manual until Form EC8A are uploaded to IReV and made available Realtime online.
- Voter B casts vote for Candidate Y by dropping ballot paper into a box.
- Results show Candidate Y leading with 5,000 votes *only after form EC8A is uploaded*
*Addressing Misconceptions*
The Senate clarifies that IReV is not an e-voting platform.
Nigerian voting and counting remain manual processes, ensuring election integrity.
IReV's real-time transmission refers to uploading Form EC8A, enhancing transparency and accountability.
*Recommendations*
- Ensure reliable network connectivity
- Provide clear IReV guidelines
- Enhance voter education
*Conclusion*
INEC's Electoral process is 90% manual and 10% electronic Realtime - but that's okay considering the plots of the Malicious secessionists in our midst plotting to rig election for their candidate, coupled with their antecedents of 12 million cyber attacks on INEC servers in 2023 election.
Real-time transmission is a step towards transparent elections.
Understanding its purpose and limitations can increase trust in the electoral process.
*Source*
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