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Senate Moves To Approve E-Voting For Future Polls by showbest: 4:30am On Nov 20, 2019 |
The Senate has begun a fresh electoral reform which has mandated the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to adopt the much-awaited electronic voting method for future polls. The lawmakers also compelled INEC to operate an electronic database into which all results in an election should be transmitted. A bill to amend the Electoral Act 2010 through which the reform would be achieved has already been published in an official gazette and debate on its general principles may begin on the floor of the Senate during the week. A copy of the bill exclusively obtained by The Guardian also stipulates that data of accredited voters must be transmitted to the central data base upon the conclusion of the accreditation of voters which would be done through the use of the card reader. “At the end of accreditation of voters, the presiding officer shall transmit the voter accreditation data by secure mobile electronic communication to the central database of the commission kept at the national headquarters of the commission. “Any presiding officer who contravenes this provision shall be liable, on conviction, to a minimum of imprisonment of at least five years without an option of fine,” the bill also stipulates. It prevents INEC from shutting down the central data base until all petitions arising from the elections are determined by a tribunal or court. “In respect of data of accreditation of voters, including polling unit results, for an election, the commission shall not shut down its central database kept at its national headquarters until all election petitions and appeals pertaining to that election are heard and determined by a tribunal or court.” On the specific provisions for the adoption of the central database, the bill, which is being sponsored by the Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege and Abubakar Kyari (APC, Borno State), seeks amendment of section 65 of the Electoral Act 2010 by introducing a “National Electronic Register of Election Results.” It states: “The commission shall compile, maintain and update on a continuous basis, a register of election results to be known as the National Electronic Register of Election Results which shall be a database of election results from each polling unit, including collated results of each election conducted by the commission. “National Electronic Register of Election Results shall be kept by the commission at its national headquarters and any person or political party may obtain from the commission, on payment of reasonable fees as may be determined by the commission, a certified true copy of any election result kept in the National Electronic Register of Election Results for the federation, a state, local government, area council, ward or polling unit, as the case may be and the certified true copy may be in printed or electronic format.” On electronic voting, the Electoral Reform Bill seeks amendment of section 52 (2) of the 2010 Electoral Act and introduced a new provision stating that “the commission may adopt electronic voting or any other method of voting in any election it conducts as it may deem fit.” It was learned that many lawmakers are not comfortable with the additional clause which permits INEC to use any other method it deems fit and may delete that option during the consideration of the bill. The current law completely prohibits the use of electronic voting as it states: “The use of the electronic voting machine, for the time being, is prohibited.” The reform bill has also slashed the nomination fees charged by political parties. Presidential aspirants are to pay not more than N10 million while governorship aspirants are to pay N5million. Specifically, the bill states: “For the purpose of nomination of candidates for election, the total fees, charges, dues and any payment howsoever named imposed by a political party on an aspirant shall not exceed: N150,000 for a ward councillorship aspirant in the FCT; N250,000 for an area councilchairmanship aspirant in the FCT; N500,000 for a house of assembly aspirant; N1,000,000 for a House of Representatives aspirant; N2,000,000 for a senatorial aspirant; N5,000,000 for a Governorship aspirant; and N10,000,000 for a presidential aspirant.” The Bukola Saraki-led National Assembly had attempted the electoral reform but failed to get the presidential approval at the end. The bill sought to strengthen internal democracy, reduce the cost of politics, widen political participation and the conduct of free fair and credible elections through technological innovations and an electronic database. However, there were concerns raised over the enforceability of some of its provisions. President Muhammadu Buhari, in refusing to sign that bill, had said: “I am declining assent to the bill principally because I am concerned that passing a new electoral bill this far into the electoral process for the 2019 general elections, which commenced under the 2015 Electoral Act, could create some uncertainty about the applicable legislation to govern the process. “Any real or apparent change to the rules this close to the election may provide an opportunity for disruption and confusion in respect of which law governs the electoral process.” https://www.google.com/amp/s/guardian.ng/news/senate-moves-to-okay-e-voting-for-future-polls/amp 9 Likes
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Re: Senate Moves To Approve E-Voting For Future Polls by solmusdesigns: 4:35am On Nov 20, 2019 |
Now we are talking, unlike Saraki that wants an electoral reform and overhaul few days to the election if this bill get signed, we have ample time to implement it and even test run it accross the country .. 30 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Senate Moves To Approve E-Voting For Future Polls by ojobek: 4:45am On Nov 20, 2019 |
solmusdesigns:Bro,what of that additional clause .I pit gullible Nigerian's 11 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Senate Moves To Approve E-Voting For Future Polls by solmusdesigns: 4:49am On Nov 20, 2019 |
ojobek: But nothing is wrong with the clause na... in remote areas without network they can get to use the manual voting method 6 Likes |
Re: Senate Moves To Approve E-Voting For Future Polls by solmusdesigns: 4:50am On Nov 20, 2019 |
ojobek: But nothing is wrong with the clause na... in remote areas without network they can get to use the manual voting method, if we insist on only electronic voting, then politicians would simply jam the network at their opponets strong hold or snatch the voting machine .. 11 Likes |
Re: Senate Moves To Approve E-Voting For Future Polls by Huchennar(m): 4:56am On Nov 20, 2019 |
This could be the change we're all waiting for 5 Likes |
Re: Senate Moves To Approve E-Voting For Future Polls by kayusely70(m): 5:06am On Nov 20, 2019 |
I hope the bill would not be manipulated by our unscrupulous politicians 1 Like |
Re: Senate Moves To Approve E-Voting For Future Polls by OlawaleBammie: 5:06am On Nov 20, 2019 |
solmusdesigns: All these ones na still nonsense, let us vote with our BVN. No long wahala 93 Likes 7 Shares |
Re: Senate Moves To Approve E-Voting For Future Polls by Okoso1: 5:07am On Nov 20, 2019 |
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Re: Senate Moves To Approve E-Voting For Future Polls by Okoso1: 5:07am On Nov 20, 2019 |
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Re: Senate Moves To Approve E-Voting For Future Polls by jidamsel43(m): 5:10am On Nov 20, 2019 |
While the National Assembly are planning to legalize E- VOTING . Politicians are also preparing for E-RIGGING. There is no electoral law that can curb rigging in this country. Only if we change our orientation 51 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Senate Moves To Approve E-Voting For Future Polls by Okoso1: 5:12am On Nov 20, 2019 |
[s] solmusdesigns:[/s] 3 Likes |
Re: Senate Moves To Approve E-Voting For Future Polls by sotall(m): 5:54am On Nov 20, 2019 |
The game changer 1 Like |
Re: Senate Moves To Approve E-Voting For Future Polls by skkslar: 5:55am On Nov 20, 2019 |
Yes its needed 1 Like |
Re: Senate Moves To Approve E-Voting For Future Polls by realestniggah: 5:55am On Nov 20, 2019 |
They will still find a way to tamper with it Useless politicians 5 Likes |
Re: Senate Moves To Approve E-Voting For Future Polls by rottennaija(m): 5:55am On Nov 20, 2019 |
If you are going to allow e-voting, pass a Bill to allow it. Don't limit it, say with the use of card reader because a better technology might be there... The wording of the process has to allow inec a full hand to implement a better technology for future elections. What should be advocated should be to allow voters vote from the comfort of their homes through a very secure means. Anything that do away with polling booths and units should be encouraged. Voters intimidating will be greatly reduced on election day as voters wouldn't need to turn up to a particular location where thugs will come with guns so as not to allow them vote especially in stronghold of the other contender. 39 Likes |
Re: Senate Moves To Approve E-Voting For Future Polls by careytommy37(m): 5:55am On Nov 20, 2019 |
For their pocket |
Re: Senate Moves To Approve E-Voting For Future Polls by lloydtruth: 5:56am On Nov 20, 2019 |
This one na to wet our appetite, next 20 years they are still deliberating on it. 14 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Senate Moves To Approve E-Voting For Future Polls by J4JUVENTUS(m): 5:56am On Nov 20, 2019 |
Las Las APC will still have a way to manipulate it to their favor... Another means for them to steal... Who ever that still believes APC is out to make this country a good one, needs serious medical attention... Zombies,and wailers that refuses to fight for their country ,leaving Apc and Pdp and their selfish interest go suffer,and their eyes go clear 2 Likes
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Re: Senate Moves To Approve E-Voting For Future Polls by Nobody: 5:56am On Nov 20, 2019 |
Week lawmakers who are only interested in their deep pockets |
Re: Senate Moves To Approve E-Voting For Future Polls by otabuko(m): 5:56am On Nov 20, 2019 |
They know what they're doing. They can do it. But no, they will not. All my life I've never voted, without e voting, then I may never vote in Nigeria. I don't care. Stand under the sun all you like, they'd still pick who they want. In worst case scenario, bullet sef go catch person.... Mtchew. I tire for naija. 15 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Senate Moves To Approve E-Voting For Future Polls by oteneaaron(m): 5:57am On Nov 20, 2019 |
What happened to the earlier Electoral Reform ACT bubu was supposed to sign into law before the last general elections? Why are we going through the same process again? 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Senate Moves To Approve E-Voting For Future Polls by olaolumuyiwa: 5:57am On Nov 20, 2019 |
This is the only way democracy can thrive with equity and good governance 3 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Senate Moves To Approve E-Voting For Future Polls by wink2015(m): 5:58am On Nov 20, 2019 |
showbest: It is a welcome development. I hope some Nigerians with their "Jaga Jaga" and everything "scatter scatter" mentality will not find a loophole to bypass the process with a view to rigging. 1 Like |
Re: Senate Moves To Approve E-Voting For Future Polls by Badmod: 5:58am On Nov 20, 2019 |
See me see trouble ooo. E-voting in Naija. The admin will just login and truncate,delete,add to which ever local government votes. We never reach that level ,and I bet we can't reach that level with this stupid mindset of getting it by force or by crooks. |
Re: Senate Moves To Approve E-Voting For Future Polls by Pennyways: 5:59am On Nov 20, 2019 |
And how sure they are will not still manipulates this e-voting in their own favour and interests Abeg anything Nigeria Na tire I dey |
Re: Senate Moves To Approve E-Voting For Future Polls by ybalogs(m): 6:00am On Nov 20, 2019 |
Nah to camp guys with threats go dey reign then. We must find a way to cheat sha. Naija I hail ooo |
Re: Senate Moves To Approve E-Voting For Future Polls by Bellotelli: 6:00am On Nov 20, 2019 |
OlawaleBammie:How about those without a bank account. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Senate Moves To Approve E-Voting For Future Polls by ArmaniUhuru: 6:00am On Nov 20, 2019 |
Liars. The “move” will take forever. |
Re: Senate Moves To Approve E-Voting For Future Polls by ednut1(m): 6:00am On Nov 20, 2019 |
This should be fun hackers and manipulators would make mistakes sometimes by allocating total votes more than accredited votes |
Re: Senate Moves To Approve E-Voting For Future Polls by Advocate500: 6:00am On Nov 20, 2019 |
Will it see the light of the day? Some people will executive is not our problem, but we all know that the executive is our major problem in Nigeria, e-voting will solve a lot of problems in the country but don't think it will ever be implemented, supporters of politicians will tell you that manual voting is the best, because they like paying with their life. |
Re: Senate Moves To Approve E-Voting For Future Polls by ybalogs(m): 6:00am On Nov 20, 2019 |
olaolumuyiwa:That's if these polithiefsians don't find a way around it. 1 Like |
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