The House of Representatives, on Thursday, rejected the use of electronic voting system in the forthcoming 2019 general elections.

The rejection was sequel to a bill, which seeks to amend the provisions of the Electoral Act, considered by the Committee of the Whole.

The lawmakers, however, approved the use of smart card readers for accreditation before elections are conducted in any polling unit across the country.

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The House of Representatives, on Thursday, rejected the use of electronic voting system in the forthcoming 2019 general elections.

The rejection was sequel to a bill, which seeks to amend the provisions of the Electoral Act, considered by the Committee of the Whole.

The lawmakers, however, approved the use of smart card readers for accreditation before elections are conducted in any polling unit across the country.