Post by John Okiyi Kalu (@JOK)

If “technical glitch” had a campaign slogan, it would be: ‘Don’t ask too many questions.’

According to New Jersey’s Democratic governor, a “technical glitch” resulted in more than 6,600 non-citizens being added to the state’s voter rolls, with hundreds reportedly casting ballots before the error was identified.

Sound familiar? “Technical glitches” are explanations more commonly associated with elections in developing democracies like Nigeria.

It also helps explain why debates over election integrity remain so contentious in the United States. Supporters (Republicans) of measures such as the SAVE Act argue that requiring proof of citizenship before voting is a reasonable safeguard, while opponents (Democrats) raise concerns about its potential impact on eligible voters.

Before dismissing 6,600 registrations as insignificant, remember that some U.S. elections have been decided by razor-thin margins. The 2000 presidential election in Florida, for example, ultimately came down to just a few hundred votes after a recount.

“Technical glitch” during elections is clearly not a Nigerian invention. Oyibo dey even use same phrase to lie about rigging with fake voters.

-JOK

If “technical glitch” had a campaign slogan, it would be: ‘Don’t ask too many questions.’ According...

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