Electoral Act: Why NASS included manual, electronic transmissions — Speaker Abbas

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The Speaker of the House, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen, explained that the amended Electoral Act retains both manual and electronic result transmission to avoid disenfranchising voters given limited internet access. He made the remarks during a courtesy call with the Spanish Ambassador Felix Costales, alongside several committee chairmen. Abbas said the dual system aims to prevent voter apathy and improve inclusivity for the 2027 elections. He also noted that, after discussions with INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan, the upcoming elections are expected to be more transparent and accommodating. No decision was announced beyond the existing provisions in the Act.

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