The Nigerian Citizens Association in
South Africa (NICASA), has underscored
the need for Nigeria and other African
countries to adopt the U.S. voting system
in elections, to promote democratic
growth.
The President of NICASA, Mr Ben Okoli,
made this known in a telephone interview
with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN),
on Wednesday in Abuja.
Okoli commended the use of technology
in the U.S. voting system, noting that it
had contributed to electoral efficiency in
that country.
According to him, the Federal
Government can equally learn from such
experience to achieve the much-desired
goals for its seemingly nascent
democracy.
He said that the American election was
game-changer that would define the
future of the world, from politics and
economy to foreign relations and the
stability of the world peace.
Ikoli said; “This election will also define
the interests and fight against the
Coronavirus with China and Russia in the
bullseyes.
“It is important that the status quo
remains and re-electing Donald Trump is
the right thing to do.
“African countries and leaders can do
better than what we currently have,
therefore the need for fundamental
reforms in voting systems to address
democratic challenges,” Okoli said.
He, however, said that electoral
institutions, such as electoral
commission, the Judiciary and other
enabling laws, needed to be strengthened
to produce quality election and
in Africa.
