Senate makeselectronic election result transmission optional
Senate makes electronic transmission of election results optional, citing Nigeria's low internet penetration and electricity access. Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele stated Nigeria's mobile network speed (44.14 Mbps) ranks 129th globally, below UAE (691.76 Mbps) and global average. 85 million Nigerians lack grid electricity (43% of population). Amendment allows electronic transmission but includes fallback to Form EC8A if networks fail. Senate forms nine-member committee to reconcile with House version. Civil society groups urge mandatory electronic transmission.