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Reno Omokri has challenged former Senate President David Mark for supporting the call for real-time transmission of election results, stating no country achieves this, not even Brazil or Estonia. This comes following a press conference where Mark and other opposition leaders opposed recent electoral law changes.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has successfully utilized its majority in the National Assembly to pass an amended version of Clause 60(3) of the Electoral Act, which mandates the electronic and, in case of failure, manual transmission of election results.
The Senate's decision to reject the electronic transmission of polling unit results has sparked public outrage, leading to an emergency session. Instead of adopting real-time transmission aligned with public demand, the Senate's adjustments to the Electoral Amendment Bill have raised concerns about a return to manual result collation, which increases the potential for manipulation.
The Senate has clarified that its choice to render electronic transmission of election results optional was influenced by insights from key stakeholders concerning Nigeria's communication and power sectors. Many communities still lack internet access, while millions are without electricity.
Public affairs analyst Shehu Mahdi asserts that Nigeria is equipped to implement real-time electronic transmission of election results. His comments follow a recent amendment by the Senate to the Electoral Act allowing for this technology.
Adebayo Balogun has highlighted that the ongoing debate surrounding Section 60 of the Electoral Act arises from a misinterpretation of the phrase 'real time' in the context of election results transmission.
Reno Omokri has publicly criticized Peter Obi and others calling for the real-time transmission of election results. He questioned Obi's ability to expect such accuracy from the Independent National Electoral Commission while his own bank faced issues with real-time money transfers.
Senator Seriake Dickson, part of the Senate Committee on Electoral Matters, emphasizes that changes to the Electoral Act maintain the electronic transmission of results, safeguarding transparency in elections.
The Nigerian Senate has revisited its stance on the electronic transmission of election results, opting for an amended clause that allows both electronic and manual methods. This shift has ignited fresh discussions and concerns among political stakeholders and civil society groups.
A heated uproar erupted in the Senate today after Senator Eyinnaya Abaribe proposed that Senators cast individual votes on the electronic transmission of election results. This suggestion was met with vocal dissent from several Senators who pushed for a collective vote instead.
An emergency Senate session held on Tuesday turned chaotic as lawmakers debated the Votes and Proceedings from February 4th, in which the Electoral Bill was enacted. Tensions escalated following the omission of a provision for real-time electronic result transmission from the Electoral Act amendment.
Former Transport Minister, Rotimi Amaechi, participated in a protest at the National Assembly with his son, opposing the Senate's decision against real-time election results transmission. Amaechi emphasized the importance of political leaders being at the forefront of protests and engaging their families in advocacy.
Peter Obi, the Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate, has stated that Nigerians will no longer tolerate errors during the upcoming elections. He emphasized the importance of passing amendments for real-time transmission of election results at a rally in front of the National Assembly.
Peter Obi, a key presidential contender for the upcoming 2027 elections, spearheaded a protest at the National Assembly, advocating for the immediate approval of electronic transmission of polling unit results. Joined by notable supporters including activist Aisha Yesufu, they assembled to emphasize their demands concerning the Electoral Amendment Bill.
The Electoral College of Nigeria has condemned the Senate's ongoing refusal to mandate electronic transmission of election results, deeming it a significant setback for democratic progress. They argue that this rejection undermines transparency and public trust in the electoral process.
