The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday approved the use of both electronic and manual methods for transmitting election results, following weeks of public anger and protests over moves to limit electronic transmission in the ongoing amendment of the Electoral Act.
The resolution was reached during plenary after lawmakers reviewed recommendations intended to address concerns raised by Nigerians.
The Senate amended Clause 60 to mandate presiding officers at polling units to electronically upload results to the IREV portal.
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Where electronic transmission is not possible due to network or communication challenges, the manual result sheet (Form EC8A) will serve as the basis for result collation.
This decision follows sustained demonstrations at the National Assembly, where protesters argued that electronic transmission is essential for reducing electoral fraud and rebuilding public trust in the voting process.
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