Nigeria, Feb. 19 -- Speaking at the signing ceremony, Tinubu said he closely monitored deliberations in the National Assembly, praising lawmakers for a transparent process that avoided confusion and disenfranchisement.

"The essence of democracy is to have solid brainstorming discussions committed to national development, nation-building, and stability," the President said.

Addressing controversy surrounding the amendments, Tinubu stressed that human participation remains indispensable in elections, arguing that Nigeria's technological capacity cannot yet support a fully automated system.

He noted that voting, accreditation, and ballot counting remain largely manual, with technology primarily used to transmit results.

"As long as you ...