Editor’s note: In this piece, Josephine Adokwu, a Nigerian social change practitioner, looks at the removal of the real-time results clause from the electoral reform bill. She explains why it matters for transparency, trust, and citizens’ confidence in elections. The ongoing debate around the electoral reform bill, particularly the refusal to retain the clause on real-time electronic transmission of results, is more than a technical disagreement. It raises deeper questions about political will, national responsibility, and whether our democracy is truly designed to serve the people. The reform bill signals progress, but the missing real-time clause leaves troubling gaps in transparency. Photo: Pius Ekpei Source: Getty Images After sustained citizen mobilisation, the National Assembly p...