Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for withholding assent to the electoral act amendment bill.
The president, in a letter to the national assembly, rejected the recommendations on adoption of direct primaries, citing concerns on rights violation as well as cost.
Reacting to the development, Ortom, while addressing journalists in Makurdi, said: “It is my considered position that the political parties should be allowed to freely exercise right of choice in deciding which of direct or indirect primary to adopt in the conduct of their primary elections as their respective realities may permit,”
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He added: “I want to appreciate the national assembly for amending the electoral act to include direct transmission of results. I am particularly happy that the NASS listened to Nigerians and passed the electronic transmission of results,” he said.
“I wish in the same manner to appreciate the president for withholding assent on the direct primaries.
“I appeal that he also listens to Nigerians on the economy and security of the country.”
