….INEC now free to determine mode of transmission of results during elections, including electronic transmission or manual transmission

THE Senate has approved that Political parties in Nigeria should adopt direct primaries to all elective positions.

It equally said that the primaries should be monitored by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.

The approval on Tuesday was sequel to motion for Re- Commital of some Clauses of the Electoral Act No.6 2010( Repeal and Re- enactment) Bill , 2021( SB. 122) to the Committee of the Whole as sponsored by the Senate Leader, Senator Yahaya Abdullahi, All Progress Congress, APC, Kebbi North.

The Senate had earlier approved a provision in the Electoral Bill which allowed parties to use either direct or indirect mode of primaries in nominating candidates for elections during primaries.

The Senate has also agreed that INEC can now determine the mode of transmission of results during elections, including electronic transmission or manual transmission.

Abdullahi in his lead debate said that the amendment to Clause 87( 1) Nomination of candidates by parties, read, “A political party seeking to nominate candidates for elections under this Bill shall hold direct primaries for aspirants to all elective positions, which shall be monitored by the Commission”.

This is different from the earlier adopted one which read, ” 87(1) A Political party seeking to nominate candidates for elections under this Act shall hold direct or Indirect primaries for aspirants to all elective positions, which may be monitored by the Commission.”

Abdullahi said, “Recalls that the Electoral Act No. 6, 2010 (Repeal and re-enactment) Bill, 2021 was passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives.

“Observes that after critical examination of the Bill by the Senate Committee on INEC, some fundamental issues which require fresh legislative action on the following clauses – 43, 52, 63, and 87 were observed.

“Desirous of the need to address the observation by the Committee and make necessary amendments; and “Relying on order 1(b) and 53(6) of Senate Standing Order.

“Accordingly resolves to: Rescind its decision on the affected Clauses of the Bill as passed and re-commit same to the Committee of the Whole for consideration and passage.”

Order 1(b) of the Senate Standing Orders reads: “In all cases not provided for hereinafter or by Session or other Orders or practice of the Senate shall by Resolution regulate its procedure.

Also, Order 53(6) of the Senate Standing Orders reads: “It shall be out of order to attempt to reconsider any specific question upon which the Senate has come to a conclusion during the current session except upon a substantive motion for rescission.”

The approval followed an amendment to Clause 52(3) of the Electoral Act (amendment) Bill by Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi (Niger North) during the consideration of a report by the Senate Committee on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The Committee’s had initially recommended in in Clause 52(3) that, “The Commission (INEC) may transmit results of elections by electronic means where and when practicable.”

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Good news

This is a welcome development. No more bribing of delegates to win primary election. You must be the popular choice of party members to emerge as the party's candidate.

THE Senate has approved that Political parties in Nigeria should adopt direct primaries to all elective positions.

Methinks it's beyond the purview of the Senate to determine how political parties conduct its primaries, irrespective of the elective positions, involved, it should be left for parties to decide the best option to elect flag-bearers

nice

Na una sabi

Ok

A better Nigeria all around is all we want.
Anything to move our Darling nation forward is all we are after.
Nigeria will be great again in our lifetime.
God bless Nigeria

Hmmmm

Heads will definitely roll in the Eastern side

Inec will decide to use electronic transmission in the south and allow malpractice in the north as usual.

Maxymilliano:

Methinks it's beyond the purview of the Senate to determine how political parties conduct its primaries, irrespective of the elective positions, involved, it should be left for parties to decide the best option to elect flag-bearers

Thank you very much.

You are a very attentive Nigerian, it should be tried in Court.

Leave political parties to determine how they elect their principal officers.Instead the Senate should be committed to legislating on modalities that will strengthening our electoral process hence deepens our democratic journey.This should include:
-Ensuring the indepence of INEC including ensuring that the appointment of the chair and commissioners are not the responsibility of the executive.
-Adjucating on parts of the electoral process/reforms that ensure transparent and credible election.
-Lesgislating against the senseless defections from and among political parties as it is common with them
among many.

Shame on Yoruba muslims

We will see what happens

Politicians will use money and violence to win. Wait n see

Exactly my point too... A political party can use direct or indirect or even concensus method to elect their flag bearers.

Maxymilliano:

Methinks it's beyond the purview of the Senate to determine how political parties conduct its primaries, irrespective of the elective positions, involved, it should be left for parties to decide the best option to elect flag-bearers

Any time the legislature want to enact something not under their purview everyone should be triggered.? Example VAT

Maxymilliano:

Methinks it's beyond the purview of the Senate to determine how political parties conduct its primaries, irrespective of the elective positions, involved, it should be left for parties to decide the best option to elect flag-bearers

It's within their power. They can make a law on which type of primary that will be allowed in the country.

Odana

They have been played as usual...
The implication is that whilst INEC in Abia State can decide to electronically transmit their results over a general election, their counterpart in Borno might cite network issues due to Bokoharam and transit theirs manually
The zoo in action once again.

Maxymilliano:

Methinks it's beyond the purview of the Senate to determine how political parties conduct its primaries, irrespective of the elective positions, involved, it should be left for parties to decide the best option to elect flag-bearers

I think INEC should be empowered to conduct it, not just monitor.

This your post is scary... you are 1 of a few that still believes in this �

post=106674952:
A better Nigeria all around is all we want.
Anything to move our Darling nation forward is all we are after.
Nigeria will be great again in our lifetime.
God bless Nigeria

It doesnt concern me.

All am after is to vote any candidate that Won party primary,and as such is the flag bearer of a party for a political position

Maxymilliano:

Methinks it's beyond the purview of the Senate to determine how political parties conduct its primaries, irrespective of the elective positions, involved, it should be left for parties to decide the best option to elect flag-bearers

While I agree with you partially, I'm of the believe that enforcement of direct primary will deepen participation and reduce sharing of dollars among few people elected into Electoral College.

More litigation from other political parties

Get your PVC ready.

HonNL:
….INEC now free to determine mode of transmission of results during elections, including electronic transmission or manual transmission



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Its illegal.
Parties determine their form of primaries.