Reps Spokesman Rotimi Affirms Authorized Requirement for Digital Transmission of Election Outcomes

Hon. Akin Rotimi, Spokesman of the Home of Representatives, affirmed that the digital transmission of election outcomes is obligatory.

Rotimi confirmed this on Tuesday whereas talking in an interview with Come up Tv.

He added that the requirement is explicitly outlined within the provisions authorized by the Nationwide Meeting.

Reviews point out that proceedings within the Home of Representatives turned rowdy on Tuesday as lawmakers clashed over a movement geared toward reversing the passage of the Electoral Act Modification Invoice.

“In December the Home of Representatives handed a model of the invoice. The Senate additionally just lately handed a model which differed in sure provisions.

“As par Senate rule and the Home of Representatives standing order, it required {that a} committee be arrange to have the ability to harmonize the positions which included some members from the Home and a few members from the Senate.

“The members of this committee met and thought of this provision extensively. However in the course of the interval whereas they have been nonetheless assembly, INEC made the announcement of the electoral timetable.

“Transmission of election outcomes electronically is obligatory. It’s clearly acknowledged within the provisions handed by the Nationwide Meeting

“It says the presiding officer shall electronically transmit the outcomes from its polling unit to the IREV portal,” Rotimi stated.