In a major electoral shake-up, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially withdrawn the appointments of two Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Borno and Bayelsa states.
The move, announced on Tuesday, sees the removal of the previously designated officials and their immediate replacement with new nominees.
The decision comes amid heightened political activities as Nigeria prepares for upcoming elections.
While the reasons for the withdrawals were not explicitly stated, the reshuffle underscores Tinubu’s commitment to strengthening the country’s electoral processes and ensuring transparency within INEC.
The two new nominees, whose names are yet to be disclosed, will undergo the necessary screening and approval processes before assuming their roles.
This latest development has sparked mixed reactions among political stakeholders, with some praising the move as a step toward credible elections, while others question the timing and implications of the changes.
Observers believe that the shake-up could be part of broader electoral reforms under Tinubu’s administration, aimed at bolstering public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral system.
More details on the new appointees and their credentials are expected in the coming days.
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