The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has revealed that voting on the proposed constitutional amendments will, for the first time in Nigeria, be conducted electronically.
Speaking on the floor of the House on Wednesday, Abbas stated that the electronic voting system will be employed when lawmakers cast their votes on the amendments on Thursday.
Although electronic voting has previously been used in the House for motions and routine resolutions, votes on constitutional amendments have traditionally relied on voice votes or manual counting.
The adoption of the new system is expected to provide more accurate records and minimize disputes over the results.
Amendments to the Constitution require the approval of at least two-thirds of House members, a process that has historically sparked controversy in past assemblies.
Lawmakers and political observers note that electronic voting will enhance transparency and accountability, as each member’s vote will be individually recorded.
