The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has commended the
Senate for making a U-turn on its earlier position not to allow electronic
transmission of election results.
The upper chamber of the National Assembly rescinded its
decision on some clauses in the Electoral Amendment Bill passed in July.
The Senate re-deliberated Clause 52 which deals with the
methods of voting and collation of results in an election.
The clause was amended to allow the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to determine the use of electronic voting and transfer of results.
In a statement on Thursday, CAN Secretary, Joseph Daramola
recalled the controversy Senate’s initial stance generated.
“We commend the leadership of the Senate for being sensitive
to the yearnings and aspirations of the people. That is the beauty of
democracy. The more the government does this, the better for our nation.
“CAN call on the House of Representatives to follow this
path of honour by rescinding its own decision too. We also advise President
Muhammadu Buhari to do the needful by signing the amendment Bill as soon as he
receives it”, Daramola noted.
The Christain leadership advised the Senate and House to let
political parties decide how their candidates will emerge instead of imposing
direct primaries on them.
The body also appealed to INEC, the Federal Government,
security agencies, parties and civil society to work together to ensure free
and fair polls.
“The situation where courts decide those occupying our
political offices is totally unacceptable, reprehensible and disheartening.
“If by now our democracy is still a baby, Nigeria would not
be regarded as a serious country in the comity of nations”, the statement
warned.
Last week, CAN President, Rev Samson Ayokunle reconstituted
the Chaplaincy Committee of the National Christian Centre.
The team will organize regular prayers for the country’s
economic recovery and against security challenges.
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