The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has announced that voting on proposed constitutional amendments will be conducted electronically, marking a first for such high-level legislative decisions in Nigeria.

Abbas made the announcement on the floor of the House on Wednesday, saying the electronic voting system will be used when lawmakers vote on the amendments tomorrow.

While electronic voting has been used in the House in the past for motions and routine resolutions, constitutional amendment votes have traditionally been done through voice votes or manual counting. The new method is expected to ensure clearer records and reduce disputes over vote counts.

Constitutional amendments require the support of at least two-thirds of members of the House, a process that has often been controversial in previous assemblies.

Lawmakers and observers say the use of electronic voting will improve transparency and accountability, as each member’s vote will be clearly recorded.

The amendments under consideration cover key national issues, including governance reforms and changes aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s federal system.

The move is seen as part of efforts by the current House leadership to modernise legislative procedures and restore public confidence in the law-making process.

Source; PM News