Politics
PHOTOS: Senate returns from recess to fully automated chamber
The Nigerian Senate resumed plenary sessions this week to a transformed chamber featuring significant technological upgrades aimed at modernising legislative proceedings.
Each senator’s seat is now equipped with a mini monitor and a new microphone system, marking a shift toward a fully automated setup.
While the primary purpose of the upgrade is to enhance efficiency, it has sparked speculation that the new system may support open ballot voting, particularly during divisions on contentious issues.
This development comes amid increasing public and civic pressure for the Senate to abandon traditional voice voting in favour of a more transparent, technology-driven process that ensures greater accountability in legislative decisions.
