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Before 1914 it was not so. This long epistle would not have been necessary before whiskey drinking Lugard merged light and darkness.

Get it mr Reno, Igbos are totally different from the Hausa or Yorubas. Yorubas are totally a unique being created by God to pursue their course on earth.

We are not one and will never be. There is no point Igbos learning anything from Yorubas or vice versa. We are uniquely unique

Abeg when will Saraki Approve Buharis list for kitchen cabinet and ministerial list

I fear internet.

Hmmmm

Ok

I dont know why I am scared for this Regina.

themonk:
Something that has been studied for many years and backed up with working evidence. Depressed people have been treated or managed without them visiting a church or knowing a pastor.

Your problem is comprehension. Did I mention pastor or church in my post?

Man is a tripartite being. Spirit, Soul and body.

Why am I wasting energy self.

themonk:
Stop saying trash. Depression is caused by lack or imbalance of certain neurotransmitters in the brain and can be treated or managed.

Lol. Neurotransmitter indeed. What of NeuroTrash. Who named it Neurotransmitter? You read it in a book and chose to believe it right.

But my view is trash. Believe whatever, that's the beauty of democracy

Depression is a spirit that starts with talking to your head. Once you keep quiet, suicide is the last stage

yousouphe:
You also need to put on your thinking cap. How did people vote ? Same use of the old ballot paper approach. And while the election lasted i never heard anything about server until after the election. Who transmitted the results ? How was the results transmitted. How many voters voted electronically? We just like disturbing ourselves over matters that are irrelevant.

So all the adhoc staff given codes to transmit results from polling units manufactured the codes.

sonnie10:
Maybe it was an App.

Every app has a server that stores data sir. There is nothing you do on any app at the front end that is not stored in a server somewhere

Facebook is an App. But occasionally they show you your first post you have forgotten. A server stores everything you do online.

simonlee:
I wonder how much AtiKu is paying Sahara reporters to shove this story down our throat!

Put on your thinking cap bro. A card reader can not work in isolation without a corresponding server where it sources voters data from and verifies them before they vote.

We need to seat and watch the drama unfold

The unending controversy surrounding the Independent National Electoral Commission’s server is the current topic of discussion in town. Debates and arguments, in this regard, are easily heard in every nook and cranny of the polity. Interestingly, the discussants cut across different strata of the society. As a result, it is not surprising that the social media and other platforms are very busy at present.

Expectedly, the issue, as it concerns the recently concluded elections in the country, has been interpreted in various ways. This is so because the figures purportedly extracted from the server is at variance with the manually collated, recognised and declared ones. This issue was also compounded by the claim that the server was not used for the elections under reference or that it did not exist. ‘Server’ in this context can be defined (according to Google) as “a computer or computer programme, which manages access to a centralised resource or service in a network”. It can also be described as “a programme that provides services to other programmes or devices, either in the same computer or over a computer network”.

From the two definitions, it is obvious that a server is a ‘device’ that works in conjunction with other ‘devices’. So, if the functions of INEC include the conducting of voter registration (for eligible voters) and keeping the records, carrying out verification exercises to confirm accuracy of the registration and the issuance of the Permanent Voter Card, it means that the commission maintains a voter register and card reader for the purpose of conducting elections. Therefore, the voter register (as the name implies) is the hard and soft records of data, which contain the names and other particulars of registered voters in the country. The register is subject to periodic updates to expunge the particulars of the dead and also include that of newly eligible voters. Without these documents/records, INEC can never conduct successful elections. The PVC, on the other hand, enables a voter to present himself for accreditation and to vote in a general election. It contains all the information that is stored in the voter register about the owner, while the card reader is an electronic sensor that reads a magnetic strip or bar code on an E-card. It also transfers data from various portable storage devices
Consequently, during the elections; the register is checked to confirm that a voter actually registered and he is in the right polling unit to cast his vote. The card is then inserted into the card reader to authenticate the information vis-à-vis the bearer as the rightful owner. The voter is then accredited and given the ballot papers to vote accordingly. This card reader is very necessary because, aside from other information that could be seen and verified manually, it is the only means of verifying the thumbprint. In this circumstance, it is obvious that the card reader cannot work in isolation but, in conjunction with other stored data and this is where the issue of ‘server’ comes in. Therefore, it is absurd or unthinkable for the commission’s data and process flow not to have a relative server accordingly. So it is unacceptable for anyone to say that there was no server during and after the elections.


Although it is true that the subsisting laws have not recognised the electronic transmission of election results, there is evidence that some key functionaries of the commission posited that results would be transmitted from the polling units to the Central Collation Centre via the card readers. This was corroborated by statements obtained from some Returning Officers.

From the foregoing, technically, it is clear that there was a server during the conduct of the 2019 general elections. The controversy over the status of the server, whether it is still in existence or not, is a different matter. In this circumstance, one would expect the relevant authorities to provide an explanation for the ‘purported fake server results’ in circulation and adduce reasons why they should not be disregarded (if truly they are not a reflection of the authentic figures) rather than waiving off same as inconsequential without a convincing and substantial evidence to the contrary.

At this juncture, the answers to the following questions will be very crucial to unknotting the controversies.

Does INEC have electronic data (soft copy) of all registered voters on their lists/records?

Do the PVCs used during the elections and the previous elections have a central store or memory for verifying the authenticity of the cards vis-à-vis the owners/carriers?

Does the card reader verify the data on the card in tandem with the stored records?


Did INEC authorise the use of card readers for the verification and accreditation of voters during the 2019 elections?

If answers to the above questions are in the affirmative, then, it means that there must have been a server and voters have the right to know the results so transmitted to that server. If the reverse is the case, then there is a bigger problem because it means that there was (is) no soft data of the voters in place and the actual number of registered persons cannot be electronically verified. Secondly, it means that the authentic data or information about the actual number of accredited voters (with the aid of card readers) cannot be verified. Also, it means that the card reader verifies data in isolation without a link to another (which is most unlikely) and, as such, the input and output of the device cannot be relied upon.




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INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu
LETTERS
INEC’s mysterious server of unending controversy
Published

June 21, 2019
The unending controversy surrounding the Independent National Electoral Commission’s server is the current topic of discussion in town. Debates and arguments, in this regard, are easily heard in every nook and cranny of the polity. Interestingly, the discussants cut across different strata of the society. As a result, it is not surprising that the social media and other platforms are very busy at present.

Expectedly, the issue, as it concerns the recently concluded elections in the country, has been interpreted in various ways. This is so because the figures purportedly extracted from the server is at variance with the manually collated, recognised and declared ones. This issue was also compounded by the claim that the server was not used for the elections under reference or that it did not exist. ‘Server’ in this context can be defined (according to Google) as “a computer or computer programme, which manages access to a centralised resource or service in a network”. It can also be described as “a programme that provides services to other programmes or devices, either in the same computer or over a computer network”.


From the two definitions, it is obvious that a server is a ‘device’ that works in conjunction with other ‘devices’. So, if the functions of INEC include the conducting of voter registration (for eligible voters) and keeping the records, carrying out verification exercises to confirm accuracy of the registration and the issuance of the Permanent Voter Card, it means that the commission maintains a voter register and card reader for the purpose of conducting elections. Therefore, the voter register (as the name implies) is the hard and soft records of data, which contain the names and other particulars of registered voters in the country. The register is subject to periodic updates to expunge the particulars of the dead and also include that of newly eligible voters. Without these documents/records, INEC can never conduct successful elections. The PVC, on the other hand, enables a voter to present himself for accreditation and to vote in a general election. It contains all the information that is stored in the voter register about the owner, while the card reader is an electronic sensor that reads a magnetic strip or bar code on an E-card. It also transfers data from various portable storage devices.


Consequently, during the elections; the register is checked to confirm that a voter actually registered and he is in the right polling unit to cast his vote. The card is then inserted into the card reader to authenticate the information vis-à-vis the bearer as the rightful owner. The voter is then accredited and given the ballot papers to vote accordingly. This card reader is very necessary because, aside from other information that could be seen and verified manually, it is the only means of verifying the thumbprint. In this circumstance, it is obvious that the card reader cannot work in isolation but, in conjunction with other stored data and this is where the issue of ‘server’ comes in. Therefore, it is absurd or unthinkable for the commission’s data and process flow not to have a relative server accordingly. So it is unacceptable for anyone to say that there was no server during and after the elections.


Although it is true that the subsisting laws have not recognised the electronic transmission of election results, there is evidence that some key functionaries of the commission posited that results would be transmitted from the polling units to the Central Collation Centre via the card readers. This was corroborated by statements obtained from some Returning Officers.

From the foregoing, technically, it is clear that there was a server during the conduct of the 2019 general elections. The controversy over the status of the server, whether it is still in existence or not, is a different matter. In this circumstance, one would expect the relevant authorities to provide an explanation for the ‘purported fake server results’ in circulation and adduce reasons why they should not be disregarded (if truly they are not a reflection of the authentic figures) rather than waiving off same as inconsequential without a convincing and substantial evidence to the contrary.


At this juncture, the answers to the following questions will be very crucial to unknotting the controversies.

Does INEC have electronic data (soft copy) of all registered voters on their lists/records?

Do the PVCs used during the elections and the previous elections have a central store or memory for verifying the authenticity of the cards vis-à-vis the owners/carriers?

Does the card reader verify the data on the card in tandem with the stored records?


Did INEC authorise the use of card readers for the verification and accreditation of voters during the 2019 elections?

If answers to the above questions are in the affirmative, then, it means that there must have been a server and voters have the right to know the results so transmitted to that server. If the reverse is the case, then there is a bigger problem because it means that there was (is) no soft data of the voters in place and the actual number of registered persons cannot be electronically verified. Secondly, it means that the authentic data or information about the actual number of accredited voters (with the aid of card readers) cannot be verified. Also, it means that the card reader verifies data in isolation without a link to another (which is most unlikely) and, as such, the input and output of the device cannot be relied upon.


Finally, if the card reader does not have any bearing with any stored data and it is not permitted by the Electoral Act; it should not have been introduced and used in the first place and this could lead to the invalidation of the whole process and outcome of the elections.

From the aforementioned, it is very obvious that there is more to the issue of this ‘mysterious server’ than meets the eye. As law-abiding and patriotic citizens who have the interest of the country at heart, you will agree with me that this issue is not all about President Muhammadu Buhari or Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. Also, it is not all about the All Progressives Congress or the Peoples Democratic Party. On the contrary, it is about the need to do everything possible for the sustenance of our democracy



https://punchng.com/inecs-mysterious-server-of-unending-controversy/amp/

A committee of information technology and legal experts has claimed to have incontrovertible evidence about Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) servers, installed in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.

The groups, Deservation and Pukka Initiative, made the revelation in Yola, Thursday night, showing a document, that detailed how and when INEC server was allegedly installed and put to use.

Dr. Sani Adamu, who spoke for the two groups, said, "Apart from the incontrovertible facts our IT and legal teams have in their possession, and ready to bring to the attention of the tribunal, I wish to present to you another evidence obtainable by FoI."

Quoting the INEC chairman, Prof. Yakub Mahmood, Adamu stated the electoral body's chairman had publicly declared that "we are pioneering and deploying in 2019 general elections, a new platform for the electronic Collation and transmission of results of the 2019 elections".

He, therefore, decried alleged moves by INEC to deny the availability of the server, stressing that the action is grave, just as it is a looming national disaster.

Countering the electoral umpire's claims, Adamu referred to "INEC's 2017-2021 strategic programme of action document, page 5, serial number 1.4 and key action, titled 'improve ICT operational deployment and utilization, including activities SN 1.4.1 to SN 1.4.57", saying these series of activities "have captured all the essence of the server deployment by INEC".

He insisted that all of the activities underscored the approval for a server and its subsequent implementation between the first quarter of 2017 and the fourth quarter of 2018.

"Specifically, based on activities SN 1.4.57 in the strategic programme of action 2017-2021, the INEC leadership have received the approval for the transmission of electronic results to the collation centres.

"In the same vein, SN 1.4.16 indicates that INEC has received the approval to procure servers for the 36 states and the FCT in the second quarter of 2017 and completed in the second quarter of 2018.

"For the avoidance of doubt, I wish to tender a copy of the 2017-2021 strategic programme of action document, which dealt with issues of ICT including servers, card readers and the electronic transmission of election results," he claimed.

He called on all Nigerians to join the campaign for INEC to own up and do the needful. "Because we are in a situation similar to the June 12 of Moshood Abiola," he added.

http://saharareporters.com/2019/06/21/buhari-vs-atiku-we-have-evidence-inec-procured-installed-deployed-servers-36-states-two

Rednaxelot:
Influence of his mother

Where your mother dey?

Lol

He is looking for angels that will turn Naija to Dubai

My joy is that Buhari became president. Nigerians would have deceived my children that we had a man who would have fixed Nigeria but was not allowed to lead. Despite his integrity.

Buhari is president and we have seen.

ntyce:
Cos your candidate lost?
Lol, how is Ekweremadu better than Agege?

How exactly does who wins affect my life. I am thousands of mile away from Nigeria having the best of my youthful life. I am concerned about Nigeria and her future. I asked a simple question and you politicised it.

Is Nigeria redeemable?

agabusta:
Since you confirmed yourself that Southerners are more, addition of more justices from the North should not be a concern. There must be equity.

The supreme court should be roughly 50/50 between the North and the South.

Just as it is 50/50 in top security architecture abi

Scared

The current configuration of the supreme court doesn't favour Buhari in any case. Any vote on major cases will see Buhari losing.

The south has more justices in Supreme court. Not even the acting CJN can influence anything for Buhari easily.

The acting CJN seeing that he can't initiate that has used the presidency to initiate a letter. He will take over from there.

4 justices from the North loading

People see celebrities and they are all over them. I meet celebrities especially at airports in U.S or Europe. I look at them and walk pass.

The last one I met was Ahmed Musa in Heathrow airport. Nigerians were all over him snapping pictures. I sat there pressing my phone.

In all my travelling, I have seen a lot of them. I am not just moved to say hi or ask for a picture with them.
I dont seem to care or be bothered by their presence.

When I see people all over celebrities, it seems like I am not alright.

Am I alright? Are there people like me not moved by the presence of celebrities.

kabarka:
God will intervene?
When the children of God refuse to stand up to be counted.

Who told you people are not standing up?

Although it depends on your definition of standing up. If God is needed to intervene, the only way up is on our knees. And many people are praying for Nigeria if not, we would have been worse

The next 4 years will be interesting

But God will intervene

Is Nigeria redeemable?

It seems my generation is more dangerous than the outgoing generation

Ok

Ok

RealityShot:
and who are the igbos?

Every Igbo knows themselves. Scattered all over the world.

RealityShot:
Biafra was a mistake.

Ya all should forget it and think of better ways to emancipate the igbos politically.
That name na error! It is not even an igbo word

Okay sir. Thanks for your advice. Was it a mistake? Your opinion sir. Igbos have that decision to make not you.

We will celebrate Democracy on 29th and remember those who died fighting afterwards. Even families remember loved ones.

If you feel Igbos dont have right to remember. Check your heart.

Remember its beyond IPOB or MASSOB.

We must honour those who died fighting. Our blood, Our heritage. Ncheta

They saw us today and wanted something better.

You dont have to sit at home but do something to remember them that day.