The Senate said its recent committal proceedings carried out on the 2010 Electoral Act (amendments) Bill 2021 would enable the Independent National Electoral Commission to make use of electronic voting machines whenever it had the capacity to do so. The spokesperson for the red chamber, who is also a member of the Conference Committee onContinue reading “New amendment empowers INEC to use electronic voting machines – Senate”
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BREAKING: Senate bows to pressure, says INEC can transmit elections electronically
The Senate on Tuesday passed a bill to rescind its decision which subjected the Independent National Electoral Commission to seek approval from the Nigerian Communications Commission before it could transmit elections results electronically. The upper chamber also voted in support of the conduct of party primaries only by direct method. The Bill is titled, “RecommittalContinue reading “BREAKING: Senate bows to pressure, says INEC can transmit elections electronically”
Southern, M’Belt group tasks Senate on credible polls
By Kehinde Olatunji The Southern and Middle Belt Alliance (SaMBA) has advised the Senate to redeem its image through the Conference Committee on the amendment of the Electoral Act set up by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, on Wednesday.SaMBA, in a statement, yesterday, signed by its Spokesman, Rwang Pam (Jr.), insisted that electronic transmission ofContinue reading “Southern, M’Belt group tasks Senate on credible polls”
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