NBA criticizes Senate over electronic election results decision
The Nigerian Bar Association’s National Executive Council has criticized the Senate for rejecting a proposal to make electronic transmission of election results mandatory. Afam Osigwe, SAN, presented the association’s concerns at a recent council meeting in Maiduguri. The NBA warned that the Senate’s decision could undermine electoral transparency and public confidence. The meeting also addressed growing insecurity in Abuja, including recent killings linked to “one-chance” robberies.
What we know
- The NBA said the Senate’s refusal to mandate electronic transmission of election results is a setback for democracy.
- Afam Osigwe reported that the Senate rejected an amendment to the Electoral Amendment Bill, which would have required real-time electronic result uploads.
- The NBA NEC urged the National Assembly to revisit and support the amendment for compulsory electronic result transmission.
- The association highlighted concerns about rising insecurity in Abuja, citing the deaths of Ms Chinemerem Pascalina Chuwumeziem and Princess Chigbo Mediatrix.
- The NBA called for urgent action from security agencies to address the “one-chance” robberies and ensure justice for the victims.
