INEC Commences Electronic Voting System
Thompson Nsisongabasi
Sep 28, 2020
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced replacing manual voting with automated voting system.
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This was disclosed by the INEC National Chairman, Yakubu Mahmood, on Monday.
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He assured that the commission (INEC) has taken another decisive step towards the full automation of the electoral process.
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According to him, INEC has invited manufacturers of electronic voting machines around the world to practically demonstrate how the machines work, preparatory to full migration.
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He said: "After extensive discussion and review, the Commission took the decision to invite original manufacturers of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) around the world for a virtual or practical demonstration of the machines.
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Over the years, the Commission has been automating the critical pillars of the process.
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"The biometric register of voters has been updated continuously. At the moment, the INEC register of voters is the largest data base of citizens in Nigeria.
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"In addition, the combination of biometric voters' cards commonly known as the Permanent Voter's Card (PVC) and the Smart Card Reader (SCR) have revolutionised the accreditation of voters during elections.
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"More recently, the introduction of a number of portals has facilitated the seamless nomination of candidates for elective offices by political parties as well as the accreditation of observers and the media.
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"Most significantly, INEC now uploads polling unit level results in real-time on Election Day to a portal for public view.
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"These are significant innovations that have deepened the transparency and credibility of elections and the electoral process in NigeriaÔÇØ.
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— Thompson Nsisongabasi