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 IPAC reiterated its long-standing position that mandatory electronic transmission of election results—directly from polling units to the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) Result Viewing (IReV) portal—must remain the bare minimum standard for ensuring transparency, credibility, and public trust in the electoral system. The group criticized any provisions that introduce provisos or fallback options (such as manual transmission in cases of network failure), warning that these could undermine the gains made in previous electoral reforms and reopen doors to manipulation. The statement emphasized accountability beyond the present moment: “Power is transient. Decisions taken or neglected while in office will ultimately either protect or haunt public officials when they leave power. History remains the impartial judge of all actions.” This caution comes against the backdrop of intense national debate following President Tinubu's signing of the bill into law on Wednesd...