Despite pushback, senate confirms 19 INEC RECs | TheCable

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The senate has confirmed 19 nominees as RECs of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) -- despite outrage by some citizens.

The senate has confirmed 19 nominees as resident electoral commissioners of the Independent National Electoral Commission — despite outrage by some citizens.

Some civil society organisations had kicked against the list, alleging that some nominees “are partisan and have questionable character”.withdraw the nominees“After security clearance, the president is advised to comply with section 154 of the constitution by consulting the council of state with respect to the qualification and competence of the nominees.

However, the 19 nominees were confirmed after Kabiru Gaya, chairman of the senate committee on INEC, presented a report on Wednesday.AdvertisementThe RECs whose appointments were renewed are Ibrahim Abdullahi , Obo O. Effanga , Umar Ibrahim , Agboke Mutiu Olaleke , and Samuel Egwu . The new appointments are Onyeka Pauline Ugochi , Muhammad Lawal Bashir , Ayobami Salami , Zango Abdussamadu Abdu , Queen Elizabeth Agwu ; and Agundu Oliver Tersoo .

Yomere Gabriel Oritsemlebi , Yahaya Makarfi Ibrahim , Nura Ali , Agu Sylvia Uchenna , Ahmed Yushau Garki , Hudu Yunusa , Uzochukwu Ikemefuna Chijioke , and Mohammed B. Nura were also on the list.

 

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