The Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriation and lawmaker representing Ogun West Senatorial District, Olamilekan Adeola has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission to consider alternative means of identification to prevent voter's disenfranchisement. He, stressed that accepting multiple forms of ID for voting will make the electoral process more inclusive and transparent.
The senator praised the use of National Identity Numbers and Driver's Licenses as voter identification while speaking to journalists shortly after he cast his vote at the Ogun State local government election.
Yayi, who voted at the U.A.M.C Polling Unit in Pahayi, Ilaro, noted that INEC can address challenges associated with the Permanent Voter's Card and promote a smoother voting experience for Nigerians by exploring alternative identification methods.
He suggested that passports or national identity cards could be used alongside the INEC card to verify voters' identities.
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