jorlons:
There is already an existing tech that can do that effectively and remotely. They are called drones. They can be used to capture aerial views of all the happenings around the polling unit. Mobile phones can also be used but it may be a whole lot riskier.

Oklander:
hope soldiers go allow person use am.

tilman:
The Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) has assured that it would conduct a model election, advising the electorate to come to the voting centers with cameras to capture any ugly event that may unfold.

The Resident Electoral Commissioner of Anambra State, Engineer Edwin Nwatarali who made the call yesterday at a stakeholders meeting organized by the commission, said the tapping of events will help forestall sharp practices by staff of the commission.

Nwatarali made the call while reacting to a question by a stakeholder who insisted that INEC staff were fond of giving out unused ballot papers to some political parties who thumbprint them in favour of their party.

“That is a grave allegation, and no one can come here and make such spurious allegation without proof. It is very wrong to stand up and make such claims without evidence, and I will not sit down next time and watch this happen.

“Never the less, electorates are advised to come to the polling centers with their cameras, so that they will be able to capture any of such incidences that play out. That is the only time you can make such claims with evidence,” He said.

The REC also advised people who do not have the permanent voters card not to bother coming close to the voting centres as there will be three layers of security all around every polling unit.

Reacting to questions on why the commission can not stop the PDP from fielding multiple candidates in Anambra state, Nwatarali said it was not the duty of INEC to present candidates to the party, rather the parties are charged to present one.

He further stated that INEC does not conduct elections for individuals, but for political parties, noting that it is the reason why only names of political parties are found on the ballot papers.

He further said that INEC list on the names of candidates was clear, and that only those whose names were on the list are authentic candidates standing for elections, even though it is all subject to the decision of the court.


http://m.dailytimes.com.ng/article/inec-advises-electorates-bring-cameras-polls#.VNRtOZgo_Fo

Oklander:
hope soldiers go allow person use am.

jorlons:
There is already an existing tech that can do that effectively and remotely. They are called drones. They can be used to capture aerial views of all the happenings around the polling unit. Mobile phones can also be used but it may be a whole lot riskier.

jorlons:
@Darepoju,
You're right to an extent. It may not be feasible to provide drone tech to all polling units. But parties can use it in regions where they've a weak hold and feel they may be rigged out.

@Fothermucker
Drones obviously has some limitations but if I were keen on monitoring the election in my polling unit I'll definitely use it. Mobile phones are limited in the sense that if thugs decide to do their jobs I'm sure you wouldn't be standing with ur phone to capture him. Same thing applies if violence were to break out.

@miraclewonder.
Drones are perfect in absence of CCTV compared to mobile phones esp if you want to monitor the actions of INEC staffs and security operatives who may not give you the opportunity of using your phones.

That said drones come with some challenges as well. But these challenges can be overcomed if truly you want to observe/monitor the election.

sodiqyinka:
Soldiers don dey polling units now?

jorlons:
There is already an existing tech that can do that effectively and remotely. They are called drones. They can be used to capture aerial views of all the happenings around the polling unit. Mobile phones can also be used but it may be a whole lot riskier.

berem:
INEC is only making it official so that your camera will not be seized.

otil1:
Jonathan gave the nation. Now votes are beginning to count!

To INEC, why not take this further and have official cctv of every polling centre. The technology is cheap and affordable.

mikolo80:
how much e cost for 1drone.how many you get.think before you talk

jorlons:


My comment was not in anyway suggestive.

Drones are expensive quite alright

I don't need one cause I don't intend to monitor or observe the election.

You could have been less sarcastic in your response.

otil1:
Jonathan gave the nation. Now votes are beginning to count!

To INEC, why not take this further and have official cctv of every polling centre. The technology is cheap and affordable.

mikolo80:
You know they are expensive
you know gov cant printers for pvc
yet you mention drones to monitor 120000 polling booths
and claim not suggestive
hmmm

jorlons:

bakila:

PDP will not be offered an opportunity to rig?

drimlifestudios:




Exactly, that is the same question on my mind. They can still divert ballot boxes to private close doors to thumb print them. Trust me, if rigging is going to happen from the top, then that's the plan. They will divert ballot boxes to un-identified location and then thumb print them. Scary, but we shouldn't rule out that option eh.

austinvsb1:
Before nko. My Spy pen camera with 8gb micro SD bought just for feb14 was already on standby. Change is inevitable.

Ask4bigneyo:
I pledge to Nigeria my Country,
To remove Buhari and Osinbajo comes FAILbuhari #14,
To be gentle, loyal on election day,
To vote Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Azikwe and Sambo with all my strength,
To protect my vote and uphold NO violence and trouble,
So help me God!

Ask4bigneyo:
I pledge to Nigeria my Country,
To remove Buhari and Osinbajo comes FAILbuhari #14,
To be gentle, loyal on election day,
To vote Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Azikwe and Sambo with all my strength,
To protect my vote and uphold NO violence and trouble,
So help me God!

jorlons:
There is already an existing tech that can do that effectively and remotely. They are called drones. They can be used to capture aerial views of all the happenings around the polling unit. Mobile phones can also be used but it may be a whole lot riskier.