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The Nigerian Senate has approved the appointment of five Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
This confirmation was based on a report adopted by the Senate Committee on INEC during the plenary session on Wednesday.
The appointees who received confirmation include Umar Yusuf Garba, Sa’ad Umar Idris, Chukwuemeka Obeziako, Umar Mukhtar, and Johnson Alalibo Sinikiem. These appointments were made per section 154(1) of the amended 1999 constitution.
The committee, led by Sharafadeen Alli, the Senator for Oyo South, stated that the nominees fulfilled the necessary criteria for the roles.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio applauded the senators and the committee on INEC for their prompt action in the confirmation process.
“Let me thank my colleagues, particularly the committee on INEC and electoral matters, for a job well done. I congratulate all the newly confirmed electoral commissioners,” Akpabio said.
“These are square pegs in square holes. I pray Almighty God grants them the wisdom to do justice — not only to politicians, but also to the Nigerian voter — so that every vote will count and no one will be shortchanged. I congratulate them and wish them well.” He added.
The newly appointed RECs are expected to serve for five years each.
