ANAMBRA SECURITY: CP NNANNA URGES PRESIDENTS-GENERAL OF COMMUNITIES TO PRIORITISE SECURITY, STEP UP SUPPORT FOR FIGHT AGAINST CRIMINALITY. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.
According to the latest proposal, the Senate has agreed that electronic transmission will serve as the primary method for uploading election results. This marks a significant change from previous versions of the bill where such transmission was largely discretionary. However, the amendment includes a critical "safety valve":
All polling unit results must first be transmitted electronically to the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV).
In the event of network issues or technical failures that prevent electronic transmission, INEC is legally permitted to revert to manual transmission of results.
The decision follows a wave of demonstrations at the National Assembly gates in Abuja, led by civil society groups, youth activists, and high-profile political figures including Peter Obi. Protesters had accused lawmakers of attempting to weaken electoral integrity by removing requirements for "real-time" uploads.
While the Senate previously rejected making electronic transmission strictly mandatory, this new "primary method" language is seen as a middle ground. Lawmakers argued that a total mandate without a manual backup could lead to mass disenfranchisement in areas with poor internet connectivity.
Beyond Clause 60(3), the Senate has introduced several other transformative reforms for future elections which includes;
BVAS Legal Authority: The Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) now carries full legal weight for accreditation.
Shortened Timelines: The period for INEC to issue election notices has been cut from 360 days to 180 days.
Inmate Voting: Eligible inmates have been granted the right to vote in national elections.
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