**Counting Every Vote: INEC's E-Transmission Promise** As Nigerians in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) cast their votes in the ongoing council polls, residents are breathing a sigh of relief with the assurance from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that their votes will indeed count. INEC Chairman, Josh Amupitan, has reaffirmed the commission's commitment to transparency and accountability, promising that results will be electronically transmitted to the INEC result-viewing portal, IReV. The chairman's assurance came as he monitored the polls on Saturday, traversing some polling units in the Abuja Municipal Council (AMAC). With the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) working efficiently, Amupitan expressed confidence in the electoral process, stating that all procedures are being carried out in accordance with extant laws. What's noteworthy is that this e-transmission of results is a significant step towards ensuring the credibility of the electoral process. In a country where election rigging and manipulation have been a recurring issue, this move is a bold step towards building trust in our democratic institutions. By deploying election materials early and ensuring a peaceful conduct of the polls, INEC has demonstrated its commitment to conducting free and fair elections. The credibility of the FCT area council elections, Amupitan emphasized, will strengthen confidence in grassroots democracy. As Nigeria prepares for the general election in 2027, it's crucial that we build on this momentum and ensure that our electoral process is fair, transparent, and accountable to all stakeholders. With INEC's promise of e-transmission of results, Nigerians can now have faith that their votes will count, and their voices will be heard. This is a crucial step towards deepening our democracy and ensuring that power is truly transferred to the people.