Nigeria's preparations for the 2027 general elections are under renewed scrutiny following the Senate's passage of amendments to the Electoral Act that critics say could weaken transparency, and public trust.

Civil society groups, including the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD), warn that rejecting mandatory electronic transmission of results and shortening the Independent National Electoral Commission's operational timeline risk reversing hard-won reforms.

To unpack the implications, we're joined by Chibuike Mgbeahurike, Elections Consultant at CDD-West Africa...