The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has vowed to work towards the full introduction of electronic voting in major elections starting from 2021.
In a recent statement, INEC boss, Mahmood Yakubu revealed that the electoral umpire plans to try the use of e-voting machines during the forthcoming Edo and Ondo governorship elections.
According to INEC, it will also adopt electronic platforms for the submission of nomination forms by political parties ahead of governorship elections billed to take place this year.
INEC added that it would keep cleaning up the biometric register of voters while continuous voter registration is suspended for now, to prevent the health risks associated with it in the context of COVID-19.
A recent statement read, “In order to accommodate additional activities in setting up the PU due to COVID-19, polls shall now commence at 8.30 am and close at 2.30 pm.”
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