NGProfessor Rotimi Olatunji, president of the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN), discusses the importance of improving Nigeria's electoral communication systems to ensure credible elections in 2027. He highlights past controversies around the transparency of election result reporting via the IReV platform and the debate over combining digital and paper-based methods. While the National Assembly ultimately adopted a hybrid approach, Olatunji argues that real-time digital reporting is essential for building trust in the electoral process. He cites examples like student union elections at Lagos State University and the Nigerian Bar Association's use of technology to demonstrate successful implementation. Olatunji warns that without reliable digital infrastructure, disputes over election outcomes could undermine democratic legitimacy, especially in a divided society. He also raises concerns about the role of artificial intelligence in spreading misinformation ahead of the 2027 elections.
Bias read (Center): While the article addresses politically sensitive topics like electoral integrity and the risks of misinformation, it presents a balanced perspective by citing multiple examples of technological application in elections and emphasizing the need for systemic improvements rather than taking a partisan
