President Tinubu has made a significant statement following the signing of the new Electoral Bill into law. In his address, he explained the process of voting under the new system, saying, “As long as you appear personally as a manual voter in any polling booth, ballot paper is given to you and you cast your vote without hindrance. Ballots are counted manually, it’s just the arithmetic accuracy that is entered into the system.”
This update comes after the government finalized the changes aimed at improving the voting process in Nigeria. The new bill focuses on ensuring voters can cast their votes without interference while emphasizing manual ballot counting. While the arithmetic data will still be entered into the system, this change returns to the traditional method of counting votes manually at polling stations.
The announcement has sparked conversations across Nigeria. Citizens and political analysts are reacting to the shift in the voting process. Many wonder how this will affect the efficiency and transparency of elections. Some people are hopeful that manual counting will ensure more accountability, while others are concerned about the possibility of errors or delays in the process.
This change in the electoral system reflects President Tinubu’s focus on strengthening the democratic process and ensuring that every vote counts. The new law is expected to have a major impact on upcoming elections, with many eagerly awaiting how the system will function in practice.