President Tinubu Requests Senate Approval For 10 INEC Resident Electoral Commissioners

Yesterday, President Tinubu granted his approval for the appointment of nine Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) of the electoral body…CONTINUE READING

According to a statement released by Ajuri Ngelale, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, these nominees were selected in adherence to the provisions outlined in both the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and the Electoral Act of 2022.

In the statement, Ngelale explained, “President Bola Tinubu, exercising the authority conferred upon him by Section 154 (1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999, Amended) and Section 6 of the Electoral Act (2022), has given his approval for the appointment of nine new Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Each of them will serve a five-year term, pending confirmation by the Senate.”

The President anticipates that these newly appointed individuals will uphold the highest standards of professionalism and ethical conduct while discharging their responsibilities, aligning with his commitment to establish a new and sustainable benchmark for transparent, equitable, and conflict-free electoral practices in Nigeria.