A non-governmental organisation, Yiaga Africa has called on President Bola Tinubu to ensure the appointment of experienced and independent-minded leaders with proven experience in managing elections to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Executive Director, Yiaga Africa, Samson Itodo made the demand at a high-level roundtable discussion on safeguarding INEC’s independence in Abuja.
Itodo, who is a lawyer, warned that poorly considered appointments could weaken the electoral body and undermine Nigeria’s democracy.
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The Yiaga Africa chief noted that upcoming leadership transitions within INEC must be managed carefully to avoid eroding the institution’s capacity to deliver credible elections.
The tenure of present chairman of INEC, Prof Mahmood Yakubu would end in November this year with the president expected to appoint his replacement.