President Bola Tinubu has appointed nine new resident electoral commissioners to INEC.
Visitodell reports that the selections were announced on Wednesday by presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale in a statement.
The appointments are for a five-year term, subject to confirmation by the Nigerian Senate.
The appointees are:
Mr. Isah Shaka Ehimeakne — Edo State Resident Electoral Commissioner
Mr. Bamidele Agbede — Ekiti State Resident Electoral Commissioner
Mr. Jani Adamu Bello — Gombe State Resident Electoral Commissioner
Dr. Taiye Ilayasu — Kwara State Resident Electoral Commissioner
Dr. Bunmi Omoseyindemi — Lagos State Resident Electoral Commissioner
Alhaji Yahaya Bello — Nasarawa State Resident Electoral Commissioner
Prof. Mohammed Yalwa — Niger State Resident Electoral Commissioner
Dr. Anugbum Onuoha — Rivers State Resident Electoral Commissioner
Mr. Abubakar Fawa Dambo — Zamfara State Resident Electoral Commissioner
According to the statement, President Tinubu expects the new appointees to uphold the highest professional and ethical standards in carrying out their duties, in keeping with his determination to facilitate the establishment of a new and sustainable standard of transparent, fair, and conflict-free electoral conduct in Nigeria.
