President Tinubu Rescinds Appointments of Two Electoral Commissioners
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President Bola Tinubu has officially withdrawn the appointments of two Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). This decision was disclosed in a letter read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday.
The letter revealed that the appointments of Mohammad Ngoshe, the REC for Borno State, and Owede Eli, the REC for Bayelsa State, have been rescinded. These appointments were initially announced in a letter sent to the Senate on March 11.
While Umar Mukthar, the current REC for Borno, has been reappointed for a second term, Johnson Silnikiem has been named as the new REC for Bayelsa.
Additionally, three other commissioners—Umar Yusuf Garba (Kano), Saad Umar (Bauchi), and Chukwuemeka C. Ibeziako (Anambra)—have retained their positions.
The letter emphasized compliance with Section 154(1) of the Nigerian Constitution and requested the Senate to expedite the confirmation process for the nominees. It concluded with an appeal for prompt consideration, underscoring the President’s highest regard for the Senate.
This development marks a significant update in the composition of INEC’s leadership as the nation continues to prioritize electoral integrity.
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