New INEC Commissioners Nominated by President Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of nine new Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). These appointees are slated to serve a five-year term, pending approval from the Nigerian Senate.
Their selection is supposedly a vital move to enhance the transparency and fairness of Nigeria’s electoral process.
The new RECs include:
Isah Shaka Ehimeakne — Appointed as Edo State Resident Electoral Commissioner.
Bamidele Agbede — Appointed as Ekiti State Resident Electoral Commissioner.
Jani Adamu Bello — Appointed as Gombe State Resident Electoral Commissioner.
Taiye Ilayasu — Appointed as Kwara State Resident Electoral Commissioner.
Bunmi Omoseyindemi — Appointed as Lagos State Resident Electoral Commissioner.
Yahaya Bello — Appointed as Nasarawa State Resident Electoral Commissioner.
Mohammed Yalwa — Appointed as Niger State Resident Electoral Commissioner.
Anugbum Onuoha — Appointed as Rivers State Resident Electoral Commissioner.
Abubakar Fawa Dambo — Appointed as Zamfara State Resident Electoral Commissioner.
President Tinubu has called on these newly appointed RECs to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and ethical conduct in the execution of their duties.
This move is part of the President’s commitment to establish a new standard of transparent, equitable, and conflict-free electoral practises in Nigeria. It’s also essential in ensuring that the country’s democratic processes continue to evolve positively.
Source: Channels TV
