The Nigerian Physicians advocacy group has called on the national assembly to have a rethink concerning Its law prohibiting the electronic transfer of election results.
In a letter addressed to the Senate President and the Speaker of the house of representatives, they called on the lawmakers to demonstrate true leadership by revising section 50.2
“Sirs, we urge the National Assembly to revise Section 50.2 as follows:
“Voting at an election under this Bill shall be in accordance with the procedure determined by the Commission, which may include electronic voting and transmission of results by electronic means.”
They thanked the lawmakers for their service to the nation and expressed hope in their “desire to elevate Nigeria’s sovereignty and wellbeing as a whole. This is a crucial time for the National Assembly to demonstrate its intent
to consolidate democracy in Nigeria”.
” Sirs, this is the time for you to show true leadership and give Nigerians a reason to believe that this government is a government for the people. INEC has the ability to securely conduct electronic voting and transmission of results. This ability promotes transparency in our election process and will enhance voter participation. Therefore, it makes no sense that you would make a law that prohibits the very essence of our democracy”.
NGAP expressed fear that prohibition of the transfer of results electronically will mean a major loophole as rigging will remain. According to them it “puts the lives of the INEC officials at risk and delays the collation of results. In this day and electronic age, it does not make sense for our progress. Electronic transmission should occur at the same time paper ballots are collated”.
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