By Sabiu Abdullahi
President Bola Tinubu has appointed nine new Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The appointees and their respective states are:
- Mr. Isah Shaka Ehimeakne — Edo State
- Mr. Bamidele Agbede — Ekiti State
- Mr. Jani Adamu Bello — Gombe State
- Dr. Taiye Ilayasu — Kwara State
- Dr. Bunmi Omoseyindemi — Lagos State
- Alhaji Yahaya Bello — Nasarawa State
- Prof. Mohammed Yalwa — Niger State
- Dr. Anugbum Onuoha — Rivers State
- Mr. Abubakar Fawa Dambo — Zamfara State
These appointments, pending Senate confirmation, signify President Tinubu’s commitment to fostering a transparent and fair electoral process in Nigeria.
The nation eagerly awaits the Senate’s decision, anticipating a future marked by credible and unbiased electoral practices.