Senate Clarifies IReV Only For Results Transmission, Not Electronic Voting
Senate says INEC lacks e-voting capacity; IReV merely uploads manually counted results, while CSOs warn of potential ambiguities in revised bill.
Senate says INEC lacks e-voting capacity; IReV merely uploads manually counted results, while CSOs warn of potential ambiguities in revised bill.
Governor Fubara dissolves Rivers cabinet, directs commissioners to hand over to permanent secretaries immediately.
INEC seeks N873.8bn for 2027 polls, allocating N209.2bn to technology upgrades including BVAS procurement and IReV enhancement.
Tens of millions of Bangladeshis vote in the first parliamentary election since Hasina’s 2024 ouster, shaping the nation’s political future.
Adebayo Balogun says controversy over Section 60 of Electoral Act stems from misunderstanding of the term “real time” transmission of election results.
Amaechi warns ADC may struggle to sell a northern presidential candidate in the South, urging careful consideration of zoning dynamics.
NNPP dismisses US sanctions proposal against Kwankwaso, questions fairness and motives behind religious freedom allegations.
Fubara resumes inspections, credits Wike for Ring Road vision, vows October 2026 completion.
Senator Nwaebonyi says proposed amendment to Electoral Act mandates electronic transmission of election results, removing any discretionary powers for electoral officers.
Dare says Tinubu will decide on e-transmission of election results considering infrastructure realities and national context.
Senate approves amended Clause 60(3), allowing electronic transmission of polling unit results with safeguards for technical failure.
Executive Director of International Press Centre, Arogundade, says legal backing for electronic transmission protects transparency, verification. credibility in 2027 elections
Tinubu has urged NEC to move beyond dialogue to action on reforms.
Member Senate Committee on Electoral Matters, Seriake Dickson, says amended Electoral Act mandates transmission of polling unit results, protecting transparency.
Senate approves amended Clause 60(3), allowing electronic transmission of polling unit results with safeguards for technical failure.
Civil society groups urge National Assembly to mandate real time electronic result transmission to safeguard 2027 elections credibility.
APC crisis deepens in Kano as Barau and Ganduje factions clash over party leadership in Kano Municipal.
Appeal Court affirms Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension, says Senate acted within its powers to discipline erring members.
President Tinubu again meets Governor Fubara and Minister Wike amid lingering Rivers State political tensions.
Electoral reform in Nigeria must address both electronic collation and political party engagement to ensure transparency, and credibility says Nwagwu.
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