Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Hon Akin Rotimi has stated that the transmission of election results electronically is mandatory.
Rotimi made this confirmation on Tuesday during an interview on Arise Television.
He further said that it was clearly stated in the provisions
passed by the National Assembly.
Recall that proceedings in the House of
Representatives turned rowdy on Tuesday as lawmakers disagreed over a motion
seeking to rescind the passage of the Electoral Act Amendment bill.
“In December the House of Representatives passed a version
of the bill. The Senate also recently passed a version which differed in
certain provisions.
“As par Senate rule and the House of Representatives
standing order, it required that a committee be set up to be able to harmonize
the positions which included some members from the House and some members from
the Senate.
“The members of this committee met and considered this
provision extensively. But during the period while they were still meeting,
INEC made the announcement of the electoral timetable.
“Transmission of election results electronically is
mandatory. It is clearly stated in the provisions passed by the National
Assembly
“It says the presiding officer shall electronically transmit
the results from its polling unit to the IREV portal,” Rotimi said.
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