Former Cross River State governor Donald Duke has declared that Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has failed, arguing that results from the polls often do not reflect the views of the people. According to Tribune Online, Duke called for a technology-driven electoral system to address the shortcomings of the current process and ensure election outcomes genuinely represent the will of Nigerian voters.

Former Cross River State governor and Peoples Redemption Party presidential candidate Donald Duke has argued that Nigerians were better off under military rule than during the past 27 years of democracy, according to Ripples Nigeria. He lamented that successive civilian administrations since 1999 have failed to deliver meaningful improvements in the lives of citizens.

International development partners have called on Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, the Chairman of Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to ensure strict adherence to electoral laws amid the recent candidate substitutions by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the National Assembly. This request highlights the importance of compliance with electoral regulations during the electoral process in Nigeria.

The United Alternative Government has urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to ensure transparency in the technology used for the 2027 General Election. During a press briefing, former Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi emphasized the need for scrutiny from stakeholders, independent auditors, and the courts to maintain credibility and accountability in the electoral process, warning that lack of transparency could undermine public confidence.

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission has committed to enhancing measures to combat election rigging and vote buying, emphasizing the importance of credible elections for the integrity of Nigeria's democracy.

Anambra Central senator Victor Umeh said on Monday that courts should not determine the outcome of elections in Nigeria, stressing that votes should be allowed to count. According to Vanguard, Umeh was reacting to a call by Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi urging the Independent National Electoral Commission to ensure that votes count in the 2027 general elections.