House Begins Consideration of Electoral Act Amendment Bill

By Adedayo Akinwale and Udora Orizu

The House of Representatives has commenced the clause-by-clause consideration of the Electoral amendment Bill as presented by Chairman of the Committee on Electoral Matters, Hon. Aisha Dukku.

The session is being presided over by Deputy Speaker, Hon. Idris Wase.

The issue of electronic transmission of election results is expected to generate heated debate when the clause is considered.

The Senate had earlier voted on the clause, rejecting it by 52 to 28 votes.

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