The Senate on Friday said its decision on the provision of section 52 (3) of the Electoral Act Amendment was in the interest of the democratic development.
According to him, the concern of INEC on Electoral Act is addressed as Section 68 (1) has given the commission power to review election results that were declare under duress. “The commission is to consider the electronic transmission of results provided the national coverage is adequate and secure by the NCC as approved by the National Assembly. The argument that INEC is independent in section 78 of the constitution standout. But paragraph 22 of the exclusive legislative list which is in section four of the constitution gives the National Assembly power to make laws and include the power to decide the mode of election.
“Where and when practicable is nebulous, vague and give evil discretion. In a local government, the mood for transmission of election results can vary.
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