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| Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru |
The Senate has pointed out that the reports by some sections of the Media, that the Senate has rejected electronic transmission of election results are misleading.
Also misleading is the claim that APC Senators rejected electronic transmission of results.
Making the clarification in Abuja today is the Senate Spokesman, Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru who said what was in contention over which the Senate called for a division was the wording of Section 52 (3) of the proposed Electoral Act and not that results would not be transmitted electronically.
Dr. Basiru reacting to some publications said "Your report is misleading, Nobody rejected electronic transmission of results. What was voted against was the nebulous wordings of Section 52(3) as initially proposed.
The Senate spokesman said that Section 52 (3) as originally recommended provides: "The Commission may transmit results of elections by electronic means where and when practicable."
He said the ammendment agreed on eventually is "The Commission may consider electronic transmission of results provided the National Network Coverage is adjudged to be adequate and secure by the National Communication Commission and approved by the National Assembly"
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