Strengthening Legal Framework For Elections Critical To Safeguarding Democracy – Ameh

A former Chairmanof the inter party Advisor Council, IPAC, Chief Peter Ameh, has described the Senate’s recent amendment to Clause 60(3) of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill as inadequate and a setback to electoral transparency. A statement signed by him in Abuja, says the provision permitting electronic transmission of results from polling units only “where the system does not fail” leaves room for manipulation and uncertainty. The statement argues that […]