Donald Duke, presidential candidate of Nigeria's Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) and former governor of Cross River State, has called for a technology-driven electoral system that would allow Nigerians to cast, verify and track their votes. Speaking during an interview, Duke argued that the current manual process is vulnerable to manipulation, according to Leadership newspaper.

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 president of the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN), Prof. Rotimi Olatunji, has said the Independent National Electoral Commission has no excuse for delaying results in the 2027 general elections. According to Punch, Olatunji discussed how INEC can leverage technology to ensure credible and timely election results, urging the electoral body to address shortcomings seen in previous polls ahead of the next vote.

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has introduced an election watch system ahead of the 2027 general elections, according to PM News. INEC official Amupitan said the initiative "will enable us to move from reactive responses to proactive management," suggesting the system is intended to help the commission anticipate and address election-related issues before they escalate.

Voters in Ekiti faced issues during the recent polling, encountering non-functional BVAS machines and experiencing low turnout, which has raised concerns about potential logistical problems for the upcoming 2027 elections. Civil society groups have expressed fears that these issues may mirror those seen in the 2023 elections, alongside new allegations of vote-buying, according to Leadership (NG).

According to Daily Trust, Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) faces a thankless task ahead of 2027, caught between winners who credit popular support and losers who suspect the process was manipulated. The piece argues that INEC is alternately praised and condemned by rival camps, leaving it little room for neutrality as disputes over credibility and election management shape the road to the next polls.