Yakubu’s reappointment satisfies all constitutional requirements -INEC
By Omeiza Ajayi
The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has denounced sponsored attacks regarding the reappointment of its chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, saying the decision was clearly in conformity with the country’s constitution and other extant laws.
INEC described as tissues of lies, reports that there was tension within it following Yakubu’s temporary exit last week. According to him, reports of in-fighting in the Commission were sponsored by elements who are bent on causing disaffection in the system.
#NigerianWomenArise to Condemn Killings of Peaceful #ENDSARS ProtestersSection 154(1)(2) of the constitution provides that the President, in exercising his power to appoint the chairman or member of INEC, “shall consult the Council of State”, and such appointment again, “shall be subject to confirmation by the Senate.”
According to Okoye, the appointment of National and Resident Electoral Commissioners RECs as well as the Chairman of the Commission is the exclusive responsibility of the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“Such an appointment is subject to confirmation by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria”, he said.
