Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has cleared the air regarding his stance on how Nigeria counts its votes. After a recent Senate meeting, he confirmed that he is a strong supporter of sending election results electronically to prevent fraud and speed up the process.
The Main Details:
Electronic First: Kalu explained that a new law (the 2026 Electoral Bill) says results should be sent digitally from polling units as soon as they are signed.
A Backup Plan: He noted that if the internet fails in a remote village, the physical paper result (Form EC8A) will still be used. This ensures that every vote counts, even without a network.
The "Fake News" Video: Kalu addressed a viral video of him appearing to reject electronic voting. He explained that the video is six years old (from 2020) and doesn't represent how he feels today.
