Nigerian Senate Maintains Electronic Transmission Provision in Electoral Act, Sen. Kingibe Clarifies
Sen. Kingibe, a member of the Labour Party (LP), clarified that the Nigerian Senate did not reverse the electronic transmission provision in the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. She stated that during the legislative process, the Senate maintained the original provision after considering input from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and civil society organizations.
The Senate noted recommendations for electronic transmission but ultimately retained the clause. Additionally, the Senate rejected proposals for real-time transmission of results and opted to maintain current sanctions in the Electoral Act, including fines and jail terms for electoral offenders.
Sen. Kingibe emphasized that reports suggesting a reversal of the electronic transmission clause were a misunderstanding of the proceedings in the Senate.
Plus234Feed summary based on reporting from Naijanews. Read the original report below.
Read full article
Continue on Naijanews
Get the week in one email
Top stories, NPFL results, the naira — every Friday morning. Free, one email a week.
Related Stories
Nigerian Senate Denies Rejecting Electronic Transmission of Election Results
Nigerian Senate Minority Caucus Clarifies Retention of Electronic Transmission in Electoral Act Amendment Bill
Senate Clarifies: Did Not Reject Electronic Transmission of Election Results, Akpabio Emphasizes Existing Provisions
Nigerian Senate Rejects Electronic Transmission of Election Results Proposal
Nigerian Senate Rejects Mandatory Electronic Transmission of Election Results
Senate Passes Electoral Act Amendment Amidst Tense Debate
Get Plus234Feed on messaging apps
Same headlines, delivered where you already scroll.
