The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has five resident electoral commissioners (RECs), who were approved by the Nigerian Senate on Wednesday (today).
According to reports, this confirmation followed the report that was delivered by the Senate committee on INEC during today’s plenary session.
The following people have been verified: Chukwuemeka Obeziako, Umar Mukhtar, Sa’ad Umar Idris, Umar Yusuf Garba, and Johnson Alalibo Sinikiem. In compliance with section 154(1) of the 1999 Constitution amendment, these nominations were made.
Under the leadership of Oyo South Senator Sharafadeen Alli, the committee confirmed that the candidates met the requirements for their positions. A five-year term is expected to be served by each of the recently appointed RECs.
On March 18, the Senate received a letter from President Bola Tinubu submitting the names for the new RECs.
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“It is with great pleasure that I submit to the Senate for confirmation the appointment of the following five (5) nominees as Resident Electoral Commissioners in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in accordance with the provisions of section 154(1) of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) constitution,” the letter states.
This letter, which replaces my previous one referred to as pres134/2 dated March 12th, is intended to inform the distinguished senators that I have given the Borno State commissioner’s reempowerment for a second term my attention and approval.
