Felix Morka, National Publicity Secretary of 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.

As you may remember, within 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.

However, Tinubu has come under fire from many parts of the nation for the Act’s hasty signing.

However, in response to the news, Morka defended NASS in an interview on Channels Television’s “The Morning Brief,” claiming that their choice was founded on the difficulties the nation’s communication technology presented.

“The Senate and the House of Representatives were being very realistic and pragmatic in passing the Electoral Act, taking into account the state of communication technology in our country,” he stated.

It is important to remember that there are other parties in our National Assembly besides the All Progressives Congress, or APC. We have other gatherings there.

Therefore, any decision made after discussions and laws enacted by the National Assembly must be viewed as the result of the combined work and will of all legislators.

“As a people, we need to be practical. As a people, we may strive for the highest standards and the best possible conditions.

But I believe that when we look at our nation, I’m talking to you from Asaba, Delta State, and I literally went through three networks before I was able to locate a reliable 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.

“I also 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 electronically.