The Nigerian Bar Association,Lagos branch has recorded the history of being the first branch of the NBA to conduct an election through electronic voting under the committee chaired by Ayo Akintunde SAN with Chief Andrew Otohkina and Geff Eze as some of the members.
The feat extends to the seamlessness of the process and the quick resolution of complaints.
According to Anthony Atata,founder of Courtroom Mail and the IBA Africa Chair who was invited by the committee chair to observe the process,the transparency and collation of results real time left no doubt that a bold step has been taken in the annals of the branch concerning the conduct of elections in the association.
He also observed that the agents of various candidates present at the situation room were very satisfied with the process which was very free and fair. They left with no bitterness or rancour against the process. He also observed with admiration how the committee worked hard to solve complaints from voters during the voting excercise which is highly commendable.
Some other members of the branch have commended Ayo Akintunde SAN for the remarkable progress made today in the conduct of the election.
Below are some of the statements by members during and after the voting
“JUST VOTED. USER FRIENDLY” Obi C
I just voted , seamless and reassuring .
“Now I am open to be hosted & sponsored to events ?” Philip Njeteneh
“Yes very seamless and reassuring.” Joy Nzube- Out going treasurer
“I just voted, seamless and perfect!” James Prudence
” Voted electoral committee members kudos very seamless. Thank you AKINTUNDE SAN for saving me from running around in the rains today??
Our learned Silk Mr AKINTUNDE SAN you are too much” Lilian Eronini
“Sir, you that was a beautiful and seamless way to cast my vote. I do hope others have the same experience. Well done to you and your team.” Stella Maris
“I eventually voted and have sent my comments as advised. I think with patience all eligible voters will be able to vote . There is still room for improvement in the process but all the same kudos to the election committee. Long live the Premier Branch !???” Emeka Ngige SAN
“And a very good smartphone too. Certainly a welcomed development. Kudos to the electoral committee for a seamless exercise.” Amaka Aneke
“Prrrraise the lord.I have finally voted.Best electoral committee in the world. Thank you” Raqueeba Oloko
“Very Transparent process. Kudos to the Chairman & his team. INEC & our National body should learn from this.” Anthonia Eke
“I must say, the convenience of this process should be emulated by our National body. Very transparent process. Kudos to the Electoral Commitee. Very well done.” Queeneth Hogan
“I’ve just voted from New Jersey, USA. Very easy and simple. Congratulations to you and your team. Great job!” Mr Obi
“Shame to the National body that conducted the last sham of an election.My waiting paid off now.
The ability to listen and treat every genuine complaint within time is commendable though I’ve suffered on it today.I can now settle down for my breakfast?” Gerty (voted from Kentucky,USA)
Yemi Akangbe was elected as the Chairman of the branch. The election recorded about 88% Participation of the total number of voters qualified to vote.
