Felix Morka, the national publicity secretary for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has stated that the Electoral Amendment Act was passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives in a practical and realistic manner.
Just twenty-four hours after the National Assembly passed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026, President Bola Tinubu signed it into law, according to Naija News.
However, the Act’s hasty signing has provoked national discussion from a variety of sources, with many criticizing Tinubu for the haste.
In response to the news, Morka defended NASS in an interview on Channels Television’s “The Morning Brief,” claiming that their choice was motivated by the difficulties the nation faced with communication technology.
“The Senate and the House of Representatives were being very realistic and pragmatic when they passed the Electoral Act, taking into account the state of communication technology in our country,” he stated.
“Remember that there are other parties in our National Assembly besides the All Progressives Congress, or APC. There are other parties for us.
Therefore, the results of the discussions and legislation that pass the National Assembly must be viewed as the result of the united effort and will of all of the legislators.
“As a people, we have to be practical. As a people, we can strive for the best conditions and the highest values.
However, I believe that when we look at our nation, I am speaking to you from Asaba, Delta State, and I really went through three networks before I was able to locate a steady connection so that I could be on this show.
I’m not sure if Nigerians believe that the amenities in Lagos and Abuja are the same as those in the rest of the nation.
Like you, I wish things were different. I hope that all of the connectivity problems have been resolved so that we may upload election results in real time via electronic transmission.
