Despite the Senate’s rejection of the nomination of Lauretta Onochie as Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission, the Presidency on Tuesday reaffirmed its confidence in her. He had yet to respond to a text message sent to him as of the time of filing this report. Senators have distinguished themselves, Says JegaWhile reacting to Onochie’s rejection by the Senate, a former INEC chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega, commended the Senate for rejecting her nomination. The confirmation of the nominees followed the consideration of a report by the Gaya-led Senate Committee on INEC. He said the Senate Committee on INEC, gave her a soft landing.

Source: Punch July 13, 2021 23:48 UTC