Politics
I believe in e-transmission of election results, but… -Sen Orji Kalu
The discussion about the viability of the electronic transmission of election results continues to dominate airwaves as the Senate Chief Whip, Sen. Orji Kalu, has weighed into the matter.
According to Kalu, the plan is currently unachievable due to the inadequate coverage of networks across the country.
Kalu made this call via a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday.
“I have never been against e-transmission of results. I only said we don’t have adequate coverage where we live; this is the issue.
“We have coverage, but it is not adequate.
‘Like Abia North Senatorial District where I come from, there is no adequate coverage; maybe 43 per cent coverage, so how are we going to do that.
“I believe in electronic transmission, but I want to quickly urge the NCC to deploy their technology to ensure wider coverage; I believe in that process because it is transparent.
“I don’t want to listen to officials who want to buy equipment and make commissions. I am telling myself the truth, if we even have a coverage of 95 per cent it will be okay, but we have below 50 per cent in the entire country.
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“I am not talking about my constituency.
“It wasn’t a party decision to vote against e-transmission and not a clique decision; it was out of my conscience.
“I can only do what I will do that will benefit all Nigerians,” Kalu said.
Ripples Nigeria had reported that 52 senators on July 15 voted against electronic transmission of results in the forthcoming general election while 28 voted for and 28 were absent.
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