 The Senate has started a fresh process to further amend the 1999 constitution with the view to making the use of card readers' compulsory for elections in Nigeria. The proposed legislation passed first reading on Wednesday. Senate Spokesperson Sen. Ajibullah Basiru of Oshun Central sponsored the proposed legislation. The bill seeks to amend the electoral act by authoring the parol for accreditation and voting. It also provided for the compulsory use of card readers for accreditation. The bill also makes provision for separate parrots of accreditation and voting, with the further provision that accreditation should commence by 8am and closed by 1pm. By the provisions of the proposed amendments, voting is expected to commence immediately after accreditation. Hit the notification button so you get notified about fresh news updates.