Akpabio Defends Senate Decision on Electronic Transmission Amid Controversy

Former Senator Godswill Akpabio defended the Senate's decision to eliminate mandatory electronic transmission of election results in Nigeria, pointing out network challenges in nine states due to insecurity. The Senate's action has stirred debate, with groups like the Nigerian Bar Association urging lawmakers to reconsider.

Akpabio criticized critics, emphasizing INEC's responsibility to determine election modalities. The controversy arose following the launch of a book by former Senator Effiong Bob.

Akpabio stressed that without functioning networks, election results in affected states would not be valid, potentially leading to a collapse of the national grid. He highlighted that the Senate does not conduct elections and urged INEC to deploy appropriate technology within the legal framework.