INEC Breaks Silence On E-transmission Of Election Results In Nigeria
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stated that e-transmission of election results in Nigeria is possible. ABN TV recalls on Thursday that the House of Representatives was thrown into confusion as members debated section 52(2) of the electoral amendment act bill, which deals with electronic transmission. Speaker, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, criticized the proposed electronic transmission of election results, saying “I want to use this opportunity...
APGA Stalwart In Abia, Chris Nkwonta Set To Join APC
A Senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the 2015 and 2019 general elections in Abia State, Chief Sir Chris Nkwonta, has concluded plans to join the All Progressives Congress (APC), the ABN TV can authoritatively reveal. According to a source, Nkwonta had contacted Sir Marc Wabara, a leader of the APC, and informed him that he...
No Network Coverage To Transmit Election Results Electronically – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has disclosed that the country does not have enough 3G network coverage to transmit elections results electronically. The Executive Commissioner, Technical Services, Mr Ubale Maska made this known while addressing the House of Representatives on Friday in Abuja. On Thursday, 52 APC Senators voted no to electronic transmission of election results. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)...
PDP Members Desperate, Biased About Electronic Transmission Of Votes – Hon. Doguwa
The majority leader in the House of Representatives, Honourable Ado Doguwa, on Friday suggested his colleagues from the Peoples Democratic Party are biased about issues surrounding the electronic transmission of electoral results because they do not understand the provisions of the amendment. The House was thrown into disarray on Thursday as members debated section 52(2) of the electoral amendment act...
Media Attacks On Sen. Kalu A Mere Waste Of Time By Sponsors, Group Says
A group, 2023IgbopresidencyPush Delta State branch has said those who sponsor media attacks against the Senate Chief Whip and former governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu are wasting their time, calling on them to invest their energy in more ventures. The group in a statement made available to ABN TV by its Secretary-General, Amb. Francis Ejovwokoghene B said...
Electronic Voting Is PDP’s Idea To Rig 2023 Elections – Senator Ndume
Senator Ali Ndume has said that the issue of Electronic Voting is part of an idea hatched by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP to rig the 2023 general elections. Ndume’s comments are coming shortly after the national assembly voted against the adoption of electronic transmission of votes. Speaking to Roots TV, Ndume said; “This electronic voting they are talking about,...
House Of Reps Pass PIB Without Minority Caucus
The House of Representatives has passed the Petroleum Industry Bill, PIB on Friday. The lawmakers adopted the conference committee report of the bill, voting 3 percent for host communities in the oil-producing areas. However, the Minority caucus members were not present during the passage of the bill. The lawmakers had staged a walkout over the refusal of Deputy Speaker, Ahmad Wase to...
House Of Reps Passes Electoral Bill, Adopts E-transmission Of Results
The Nigerian House of Representatives has passed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill after much rancour. Reps adopted the controversial electronic and manual transmission of results where applicable. It was gathered that the minority caucus(PDP) staged a walkout shortly before the bill was passed. On Friday, the house was informed that about 49% of polling units in Nigeria are without a network...
Trouble In APGA, PDP As INEC Drops Soludo, Ozigbo [SEE DOCUMENTS]
ABN TV has reliably gathered that there is palpable tension in the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP over the exemption of their candidates in the final list of aspirants released by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The electoral body released a list of candidates for the November 6 Governorship Election in Anambra state...
“I Have No Hand In Nnamdi Kanu’s Arrest” – Governor Obiano
The Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano has denied being involved in a rumoured plot that allegedly led to the arrest of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu. On Thursday, a report went viral that Obiano alongside Minister of Labour, Chris Ngige and Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike were part of an alleged plot to...
