The honourable chairman, independent national electoral commission, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, unveiled the electronic voting machines (EVMS) at the conference room, INEC headquarters, Abuja, on Monday 28th September 2020.
What is the Electronic Voting Machine?
An Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) is an electronic device used for recording votes. An EVM is designed with two units: the control unit and the balloting unit. The balloting unit is kept within the voting compartment for electors to cast their votes.
The Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs)
What is INEC saying about the Electronic Voting Machines?
The independent national electoral commission, INEC said; “The Commission is aware that Nigerians want us to deepen the use of technology in elections. Let me reassure Nigerians that the Commission is committed to expediting the process leading to the deployment of EVMs in elections in earnest.”
When will INEC start using the Electronic Voting Machines?
The Commission took the decision to invite original manufacturers of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) around the world for a virtual or practical demonstration of the machines. Over 40 companies that indicated interest will demonstrate to the Commission how their IT solutions meet our specifications. I wish to emphasise that this is only a demonstration that will enable the Commission to evaluate the available technology and where necessary finetune our specifications before proceeding to the next stage which will involve the participation of stakeholders. Details of the next steps will be given at the end of the demonstrations, Mahmood Yakubu said.