Ehi Braimah demands urgent electoral reforms in Nigeria, urging INEC to adopt electronic voting and improve election security before 2027
Ehi Braimah has called for urgent electoral reforms in Nigeria, stressing that the nation’s democratic process must become more transparent, credible and secure before the 2027 general elections.
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Speaking during an interview on Channels TV’s “Live with Channels”, the public relations expert said past elections had been marred by a lack of transparency, which has eroded public trust in the system.
He said, “The electoral process has to be transparent. Nigerians don’t really trust what happens during elections because there isn’t enough transparency.”
According to Ehi Braimah, meaningful reform must include the adoption of electronic voting, which would limit manipulation and prevent destruction of manual records.
“Once you are above 18 years, you have the right to vote. Many Nigerians abroad also want to vote, and they should be allowed to do so from wherever they are,” he added.
Braimah emphasised that INEC should implement a secure e-voting system that allows citizens to vote from their phones, laptops or computers, even the day before election day.
“Nigerians should not have to fly back home just to exercise their voting rights,” he said.
He further urged the Independent National Electoral Commission to prioritise security during elections, noting that insecurity remains a major threat to democracy.
Turning to the wider state of insecurity in the country, Ehi Braimah lamented the rising menace of banditry, armed robbery and kidnapping, describing the situation as “very bad”.
He also highlighted how poor road conditions compound safety challenges.
Recalling his recent trip from Lagos to Delta State, he appealed to the Minister of Works, David Umahi, to focus on rehabilitating key highways.
“The roads are terrible and it’s a busy route. Something has to be done urgently,” he said.
Braimah also renewed calls for the creation of state police, insisting that community-level law enforcement is vital to curb insecurity.
“Even though the President supports it, we don’t know why governors are delaying the process,” he said.
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With his remarks, Ehi Braimah joins the growing number of voices demanding bold, technology-driven electoral and security reforms to strengthen Nigeria’s democracy.
Quadri Olaitan is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, public affairs, and human-interest stories.
