The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, on Friday swore in 14 Resident Electoral Commissioners recently appointed by Acting President Yemi Osinbajo.
The swearing-in ceremony which commenced about 3.30 pm at the Commission's headquarters in Abuja, was witnessed by members of the ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commissions (ECONEC) and other critical stakeholders.
The RECs whose appointments were formerly confirmed following the swearing-in include Hussaini Pai (FCT), who was re-appointed for second 5 year tenure as well as first term appointees Obo Effanga (Cross River), Francis Ezeounu (Anambra), Briyai Frankland (Bayelsa), Ibrahim Abdullahi (Adamawa), Agboke Olaleke (Ogun) and Ahmad Makama (Bauchi).
Others are Godwill Obioma (Abia), James Apam (Benue), Nwachukwu Orji (Ebonyi), Iloh Chuks (Enugu), Nentawe Yilwatda (Plateau), Umar Ibrahim (Taraba) and Emeka Joseph (Imo).
The appointment of the new RECs was first approved by Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on June 30, 2017 following confirmation by the Nigeria Senate.
