In a move seen as part of broader efforts to modernise legislative procedures, the House of Representatives has adopted electronic voting for its upcoming votes on proposed constitutional amendments. The announcement was made by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas during plenary on 17 December 2025, ahead of crucial votes by lawmakers.
Electronic voting will be used when the House considers and votes on changes to the Constitution, a significant departure from traditional voice or show-of-hands voting methods that have been standard for high-stakes legislative decisions. The adoption of digital voting technology aims to improve transparency, accuracy and accountability in recording individual lawmakers’ positions on constitutional reform.
Constitutional amendments require the support of at least two-thirds of members of the House to pass, and the use of electronic voting is expected to provide a clear and verifiable record of each representative’s vote. The reforms under consideration include governance and electoral changes intended to strengthen Nigeria’s federal and democratic systems.
Observers and legislative experts have welcomed the shift as a step toward modernising Nigeria’s parliamentary processes, noting that clear vote records can reduce disputes and enhance public confidence in how key national decisions are made. The electronic system will be used throughout the constitution review process as lawmakers deliberate and vote on the proposed alterations.
