The senate session on Thursday turned rowdy over the
electoral act amendment bill.
A heated argument broke out when Sabi Abdullahi, senate
deputy whip, proposed an amendment to section 50 (3) of the electoral bill.
“The commission may transmit results of elections by
electronic means where and when practicable,” the section reads.
Abdullahi proposed that the Nigerian Communications
Commission (NCC) must certify that national coverage is adequate and secure while
the national assembly must approve before the Independent National Electoral
Commission (INEC) can transmit election results.
But Albert Bassey, senator representing Akwa Ibom
north-east, kicked against the idea and said the initial proposal made by the
committee should be retained.
The upper legislative chamber subsequently moved into a
closed session following the back and forth over the matter.
More to follow…
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