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Bias, Fears Weaken NASS’ Debate On E-Transmission Of Election Results – INEC by Sodiq3(m): 8:15am On Sep 26, 2021
From Sodiq Omolaoye, Abuja

Says Attempt To Cede Its Powers To NASS, NCC Breach Of Constitution
• Insists Nigeria Has Adequate ICT Infrastructure To Achieve E-transmission
• Says Mobile Networks Cover 93% Of Polling Units

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has said the recent debate on electronic transmission of election results in the National Assembly was marked by “entrenched partisan positions, unsubstantiated fears, incomplete information, groundless conspiracy theories and profound misconceptions.”

This is as the Commission insisted that obtaining approval from the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) and NASS to implement electronic transmission of election results would be in breach of the Constitution.

INEC, in a 25-page document titled: “Position Paper No. 1 of 2021 on Electronic Transmission of Election Results,” released yesterday in Abuja, said contrary to misconceptions, it has developed adequate structures and processes to successfully transmit election results electronically.

In the document signed by its Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the commission said the electoral umpire’s position on the subject matter was necessary, due to recent debates over provision of Clause 52 (3) of the Electoral Bill 2021, regarding the electronic transmission of election results.

It argued that none of the sides in the controversy appears to substantially question the desirability of electronic transmission of election results, noting that only INEC’s preparedness and capacity of national infrastructure were questioned.

“This is particularly the case regarding the level of understanding of the position, requirements and preparedness of INEC on the question. It is curious that the perspectives of the Election Management Body on this very important issue of election management remain either completely absent in the debates or at best misconceived. This is a major missing link in the debates and this position paper seeks to address it,” INEC stated.

Continuing, INEC said: “Our position is not meant to support or undermine any side in the ongoing debates. Our understanding is that as a responsible corporate citizen, particularly one whose constitutional responsibilities are at stake, INEC should lend its voice to such a momentous issue of public concern.

“As such, INEC’s intervention in these debates, particularly through this position paper, should not be misconstrued as denuding the powers of any other agency or authority to perform its functions or to hold views on the issues in questions that are contrary to those of the Commission.”

The electoral umpire argued that e-transmission of results would improve the quality of election result management, and that its engagement with stakeholders shows that the Nigerian public supports it.

“Consequently, if the choice was up to INEC, the Commission prefers to transmit election results electronically, once the necessary legal framework is provided,” it said.

INEC maintained that it had developed a longstanding partnership with several government agencies and organisations in its determination to establish a world-class electoral process, insisting that its collaboration with NCC and Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) should be seen in this regard.

“Constitutionally, however, it is the role of INEC alone to register voters, register and regulate political parties and conduct elections. Any process that facilitates the denudation of INEC’s constitutional responsibilities to conduct elections or subject those constitutional responsibilities to the approval of an agency of government will only undermine the electoral process.

“Consequently, while INEC needs the partnership of NCC to transmit election results electronically, it does not require its approval. In fact, Section 160 of the Constitution empowers INEC to “impose duties” on other Federal Government agencies in the discharge of its functions…”

On the state of infrastructure required to transmit results electronically, the Commission disclosed that the INEC/NCC Joint Technical Committee on “Electronic Transmission of Election Results” established in 2018 found that mobile networks adequately covered 93 per cent of INEC Polling Units, with capacity to cover the outstanding seven per cent, adding that the argument that 2G cannot transmit election data was incorrect.

It said the MNOs and the NCC were aware that only 2G Network existed in some places in the country, when in 2018, they concluded that electronic transmission of results was possible.



The electoral umpire noted that the committee had allocated Polling Units to the four major mobile network operators – Airtel, Glo, 9Mobile and MTN – for the purpose of transmitting election results.

“Based on the foregoing, INEC is convinced that the nation has the infrastructure to implement electronic transmission of election results. The MNOs have the capacity to do so, and network coverage across the country is adequate and secure.”

Rather than the ongoing controversy, the Commission said what is urgently required is a legal framework that enables, rather than inhibits electronic transmission of results, including full electronic voting generally.

“There should be broad provisions that enable the Commission to introduce relevant technologies at the right time. Consequently, provisions that refer to specific technologies, such as the Smart Card Reader, which could become obsolete, inapplicable or irrelevant in future, should be avoided.”

INEC said sections of the Electoral Act that entrench the manual processes should be amended to make both manual and electronic methods legitimate and discretionary for the Commission.

https://m.guardian.ng/news/bias-fears-weaken-nass-debate-on-e-transmission-of-election-results-inec/

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Re: Bias, Fears Weaken NASS’ Debate On E-Transmission Of Election Results – INEC by Nobody: 1:23pm On Sep 27, 2021
Which one is better? To secure the future and integrity of our nation or to secure your bellies

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Re: Bias, Fears Weaken NASS’ Debate On E-Transmission Of Election Results – INEC by Authoreety: 1:23pm On Sep 27, 2021
Ndi iberibe... I know they most especially will be biased about it

NASS.- Home of thieves and looters

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Re: Bias, Fears Weaken NASS’ Debate On E-Transmission Of Election Results – INEC by confirmedniggae: 1:23pm On Sep 27, 2021
This month should waka go abeg..a too suffer this month AJE

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Re: Bias, Fears Weaken NASS’ Debate On E-Transmission Of Election Results – INEC by wunmi590(m): 1:23pm On Sep 27, 2021
cool
Re: Bias, Fears Weaken NASS’ Debate On E-Transmission Of Election Results – INEC by adesegun121(m): 1:24pm On Sep 27, 2021
Ook
Re: Bias, Fears Weaken NASS’ Debate On E-Transmission Of Election Results – INEC by Winterex: 1:24pm On Sep 27, 2021
Please let support INEC

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Re: Bias, Fears Weaken NASS’ Debate On E-Transmission Of Election Results – INEC by Grace001: 1:24pm On Sep 27, 2021
@61 still couldn’t get some basic things right.

Good for nothing useless country...

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Re: Bias, Fears Weaken NASS’ Debate On E-Transmission Of Election Results – INEC by OG1BABY(f): 1:24pm On Sep 27, 2021
Okay

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Re: Bias, Fears Weaken NASS’ Debate On E-Transmission Of Election Results – INEC by evansjeff(m): 1:24pm On Sep 27, 2021
shocked

No lelerendum, no erection in igbo land
Re: Bias, Fears Weaken NASS’ Debate On E-Transmission Of Election Results – INEC by GardenOfGod(m): 1:24pm On Sep 27, 2021
APC
Re: Bias, Fears Weaken NASS’ Debate On E-Transmission Of Election Results – INEC by confirmedniggae: 1:24pm On Sep 27, 2021
OK
Re: Bias, Fears Weaken NASS’ Debate On E-Transmission Of Election Results – INEC by Nickymichy(m): 1:25pm On Sep 27, 2021
The truth is that we are not serious in this country
Re: Bias, Fears Weaken NASS’ Debate On E-Transmission Of Election Results – INEC by adioolayi(m): 1:25pm On Sep 27, 2021
"The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has said the recent debate on electronic transmission of election results in the National Assembly was marked by “entrenched partisan positions, unsubstantiated fears, incomplete information, groundless conspiracy theories and profound misconceptions.”

Nothing to add....The people ruling this Nation lacks the will to move it forward

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Re: Bias, Fears Weaken NASS’ Debate On E-Transmission Of Election Results – INEC by NickD(m): 1:26pm On Sep 27, 2021
Sodiq3:
From Sodiq Omolaoye, Abuja



https://m.guardian.ng/news/bias-fears-weaken-nass-debate-on-e-transmission-of-election-results-inec/
APC won't let this fly because their rigging plans for 2023 will fail. Rubber stamp NASS.

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Re: Bias, Fears Weaken NASS’ Debate On E-Transmission Of Election Results – INEC by ArmaniUhuru: 1:27pm On Sep 27, 2021
Iug
Re: Bias, Fears Weaken NASS’ Debate On E-Transmission Of Election Results – INEC by omowolewa: 1:27pm On Sep 27, 2021
Okay
Re: Bias, Fears Weaken NASS’ Debate On E-Transmission Of Election Results – INEC by Franking: 1:28pm On Sep 27, 2021
Members of the national assembly are scared it might work against them. Simple.
Re: Bias, Fears Weaken NASS’ Debate On E-Transmission Of Election Results – INEC by vedaxcool(m): 1:35pm On Sep 27, 2021
The same INEC that cannot manage card readers effectively is making noise about electronic transfer of result. The same idiots that could not deliver electoral materials for 2019 elections as scheduled which led to a postponement of the election are talking about fears and bias. The earlier the excesses of public institutions are appropriately dealt with the better service delivery will improve.
Re: Bias, Fears Weaken NASS’ Debate On E-Transmission Of Election Results – INEC by TempUser: 1:36pm On Sep 27, 2021
They want E naira, but they're debating E transmission of votes? Confused set of looters cheesy

Re: Bias, Fears Weaken NASS’ Debate On E-Transmission Of Election Results – INEC by Guyman02: 1:38pm On Sep 27, 2021
The North is afraid of free and fair elections, their claims of having the population to decide everything na wash.
Most of the votes that Buhari (10m votes) used to defeat Jonathan came from manual voting while most of Jonathan votes was based on card readers which failed in many instances including in his polling unit in Otuoke.
Manual voting is the reason why Boko Haram ravaged Borno state had more votes than Lagos with its over 20m population and large participation in the elections of 2015 and 2019.

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Re: Bias, Fears Weaken NASS’ Debate On E-Transmission Of Election Results – INEC by Finnese001: 1:39pm On Sep 27, 2021
angry
Re: Bias, Fears Weaken NASS’ Debate On E-Transmission Of Election Results – INEC by supereagle(m): 1:39pm On Sep 27, 2021
Chain.
Re: Bias, Fears Weaken NASS’ Debate On E-Transmission Of Election Results – INEC by blueyonder6: 1:42pm On Sep 27, 2021
shocked
Re: Bias, Fears Weaken NASS’ Debate On E-Transmission Of Election Results – INEC by Selfmotivated: 1:43pm On Sep 27, 2021
Electronic transmission of results will breed falsification of election results and Nigerians are good at hacking website and compromising secured data
Re: Bias, Fears Weaken NASS’ Debate On E-Transmission Of Election Results – INEC by elmessiahs(m): 1:54pm On Sep 27, 2021
What's your expectation
Re: Bias, Fears Weaken NASS’ Debate On E-Transmission Of Election Results – INEC by Kaybee14(m): 1:54pm On Sep 27, 2021
It is much expected.

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